Manual Therapy Techniques Flashcards
7 cards from real CCAT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Manual Therapy Techniques flashcards as text
Trigger point therapy in veterinary rehabilitation targets:
Answer: Hypertonic, painful nodules within muscle tissue that refer pain to distant sites
Trigger points are hyperirritable spots within taut bands of muscle that can cause referred pain patterns and restrict movement.
Which of the following is a contraindication to joint mobilization in companion animals?
Answer: Acute fracture or joint instability
Acute fractures or joint instability are absolute contraindications to joint mobilization, as the technique could worsen injury.
Traction applied to the hip joint during manual therapy is intended to:
Answer: Distract the joint surfaces to reduce pain and improve mobility
Joint traction creates distraction (separation) of articular surfaces, which reduces compressive forces, decreases pain, and may improve joint mobility.
In companion animal rehabilitation, 'neural mobilization' (neurodynamics) techniques are used to:
Answer: Restore normal movement and extensibility of neural tissues
Neural mobilization techniques address restrictions in neural tissue mobility, restoring normal nerve gliding and reducing neurogenic pain.
When using cross-friction massage on a tendon, the strokes should be applied:
Answer: Perpendicular to the tendon fibers
Cross-fiber (transverse) friction is applied perpendicular to the tendon fibers to break down adhesions and promote proper collagen realignment.
Which of the following best describes the role of the therapist's 'listening hand' during myofascial work?
Answer: The hand that passively follows fascial tension and releases without forcing
In myofascial techniques, the listening hand follows the subtle tissue movements and fascial pulls rather than imposing force, allowing for indirect release.
Grade II joint mobilizations are characterized by:
Answer: Large-amplitude oscillations within the range but not reaching end range
Grade II mobilizations involve large-amplitude oscillatory movements performed within the available range without reaching end range resistance.