Therapeutic Techniques & Intervention Flashcards
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Which AK technique applies pressure to the belly of a hypertonic muscle to achieve inhibition via Golgi tendon organ stimulation?
Answer: Muscle belly inhibition
Muscle belly inhibition uses sustained deep pressure through the hypertonic muscle to elicit Golgi tendon organ firing, neurologically inhibiting the overactive muscle.
When an AK practitioner treats a subluxation using a 'recoil' adjustment, the force applied is:
Answer: High velocity with minimal amplitude
The recoil adjustment delivers a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust that introduces a brief mechanical force to restore joint motion without long-lever techniques.
In treating food sensitivities via AK, the NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique) protocol involves:
Answer: Acupressure along the spine while the allergen is in contact with the patient
NAET involves stimulating spinal acupressure points while the patient holds the allergen to reprogram the nervous system's reaction to that substance.
An AK patient shows bilateral tensor fascia latae (TFL) weakness. Which organ-muscle relationship should be investigated first?
Answer: Large intestine
In AK organ-muscle relationships, the tensor fascia latae is associated with the large intestine, so bilateral TFL weakness prompts investigation of large intestinal function.
Which positional release technique involves placing the patient in the position of greatest comfort to reduce pain and muscle spasm?
Answer: Strain-counterstrain
Strain-counterstrain places the patient in a position of comfort that shortens the strained tissue, allowing the muscle spindle to reset and reduce protective spasm.
When using electromagnetic field therapy as an AK adjunct, the primary goal is to:
Answer: Restore normal cellular membrane potential
Electromagnetic field therapy aims to restore normal resting membrane potential in cells, which supports optimal cellular function and tissue healing.
In AK, 'surrogate testing' is performed when:
Answer: The patient cannot participate in standard muscle testing
Surrogate testing uses a healthy intermediary in contact with the patient to relay muscle test information when the patient cannot be tested directly (e.g., infants, severe pain).