OMM: Overview of Techniques

Question 1

Articulatory Technique

Answer 1

Direct: springs against the barrier

Goal: stretch myofascial structures and free a joint

Question 2

Counterstrain Technique

Answer 2

Indirect, passive technique

“spontaneous release by positioning”

Goal: Reset Sensory Afferent (Ia) fibers in muscle spindle

Decrease input of motor efferent intramural fibers (g1 Dynamic, G2 static)

Question 3

Cranial Technique

Answer 3

Direct or Indirect, Passive

Goals
-normalize nerve function
-restoration of normal motion
-return of CSF flow

Question 4

Facilitated Positional Release (FPR)

Answer 4

Indirect, Passive

Neutral, compression, Freedom

Goals: resolve tissue texture changes or joint dysfunctions

Question 5

HVLA

Answer 5

Direct, passive

Goals: Resolve Restricted Joint motion

Question 6

LAS/BLT

Answer 6

Indirect Passive

Goals
-resolve restricted joint motion
-Normalize ligamentous tension

Question 7

Lymphatic Techniques

Answer 7

Direct, Passive

Goals
-remove restriction impeding flow
-increase inherent lymphatic motility

Question 8

Muscle Energy

Answer 8

Direct, Active

Goals
-Improve ROM
-Reduce Joint Restriction
-Decrease Muscle Hypertonicity

Question 9

Myofascial Release

Answer 9

Direct or indirect, passive or active

Goals
-resolution of muscular/fascial restrictions
-Normalization of neurolymphatic flow

Question 10

Still Technique

Answer 10

Indirect then direct and passive

Place into position of ease
Introduce force vector through affected tissues
Move tissue through its barrier and ROM
Passively return to normal

Goal
-normalize ROM
-resolve abnormal force vectors

Question 11

Visceral Technique

Answer 11

Indirect or Direct, passive

Goals
-Normalize ROM
-Resolve Abnormal Strains