Intro to manual therapy

The "Myofascial release" is the soft tissue therapy for the

• Treatment of stiff joint

• Treatment of pain

• Treatment of DVT

• Treatment of nerves

Answer explanation

• First described by Andrew Taylor Still and his early students, the therapy relaxes contracted muscles, improves blood and lymphatic circulation and stimulates stretch reflex in muscles.

The goal of manual therapy is to

• Increase the gliding motion of joints

• Increase hypomobility

• Increase patient's dependency

• Increase inflammation

Answer explanation

• The goal of manual therapy is to restore the gliding motion of joints, enabling them to open and close effectively.  

• Maintaining long term pain relief and optimal function

• Joint mobilizations loosen up restricted joints and increase its range of motion by providing slow and repetitive movements, to improve joint range of motion.

According to American osteopathic terminology, manipulation can be defined as

• high velocity, high amplitude thrust

• low velocity, low amplitude thrust

• high velocity, low amplitude thrust

• low velocity, high amplitude thrust

Answer explanation

• According to American osteopathic terminology as "high velocity, low amplitude thrust.“

• Unlike mobilizations, which are applied singularly or repetitively within, or at the physiological range of joint motion, joint manipulations involve a thrust to a joint so that the joint is briefly forced beyond the restricted range of motion

Passive accessory mobilization technique which is applied through kaltenborn method has _____ grades

• one

• two

• three

• four

Answer explanation

• Passive accessory mobilization technique is applied through Kaltenborn

Has Three Grades 

• Loosen 

• Tighten 

• Stretch 

Which one of the following is contraindications to manual therapy

• • Joint hypomobility

• Contractures or adhesions in the joint capsule or supporting ligaments

• • Subluxation of bony surfaces

• Systemic Infection

Answer explanation

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO MANUAL

THERAPY

• Malignancy

• An open wound at the treatment area

• Bone Fracture

• Systemic Infection

• Skin lesions

• Excessive joint play (hypermobility)

• Congenital anomalies of the spine

Which one of the following is the indication to manual therapy?

• Bone fracture

• Joint hypomobility

• Joint hypermobility

• Malignancy

Answer explanation

INDICATIONS TO MANUAL THERAPY

• Mild / Intermittent musculoskeletal pain

• Used to increase ROM.

• Used to treat joint dysfunction

• Restricted joint play

• Pain that is relieved by rest or in particular positions or movement.

• Factors that may alter joint mechanics

• Pain & Muscle guarding

• Joint hypomobility

• Contractures or adhesions in the joint capsule or supporting ligaments.

•  Malalignment or subluxation of bony surfaces.