Assorted Treatment Techniques Flashcards
what is dyesthesia?
unpleasant response to ordinary stimuli
in progressing through desensitization by levels of irritation, what is the time and frequency recommended?
3-4x/day for 10 min
what is the taping technique for muscle relaxation/inhibition?
tape is applied starting at the muscle’s functional insertion and ends at the origin
when tape is applied with shrinkage opposite the direction of muscle contraction, it helpes to inhibit muscle tone
what is the taping technique for facilitation or support of muscle function?
tape is anchored at the muscle origin, surrounds the muscle belly, and ends at the insertion
when tape shrinkage occurs in the direction of muscle contraction it will aid in supporting a weak muscle
what is the taping technique to facilitate joint alignment?
tape crosses over the joint with stretch taken out serving as an external support tjo an injured or weakened ligament
tape stretched acorss a joint overlying the weakened ligament will create external support
when a concave surface is mobilized on a convex surface, in which direction does the concave surface glide?
the concave joint surface is glided in the same direction of the restricted motion
if a convex surface is mobilized on a concave surface, in which direction does the convex surface glide?
the convex surface glides in the opposite direction
What are “accessory movements” of a joint?
accessory movements occur between two articulating surfaces and are described as rolling, spinning, and gliding.
These are different from “physiological movements,” which are the movements performed voluntarily by the patient, including flexion, extension, abduction, rotation, etc.
what role does the coracohumeral ligament play?
originates from the lateral border of the coracoid and travels obliquely to the greater tubercle of the humerus giving stability to the GH joint when the arm is in adduction and, therefore, when it is tight it will limit external rotation
what is the transverse humeral ligament?
attaches to the greater and lesser tubercles of the shoudler and maintains the bicep in the bicipital groove
what is the maximal loose-packed position (MLPP) as described by Kaltenborn?
in the MLPP the greatest amount of joint play is possible; thus, the assessment of joint play and treatment are performed in this position.
what is the close-packed position as described by Kaltenborn?
in the close-packed position, there is maximum contact between the concave and convex articular surfaces; therefore, the least amount of joint play is available.
what happens in the muscle after a muscle laceration?
two segments of muscle heal by dense scar formation
muscle does not regenerate across scar
muscle segment isolated from motor point loses its innervations
muscle loses ability to generate tension (contraction)
how long should a muscle be rested to allow for healing after a laceration?
3-6 weeks
according to Travell, what is one of the “workhorses” of myofascial therapy?
stretch and spray
sudden cold and tactile stimulation inhibit pain and reflex motor responses. With these CNS responses inhibited, relaxation takes place and allow for increased stretching and muscle lengthening
