COMAT COMAT Musculoskeletal and OMM Techniques

Question 1

Which osteopathic manipulative technique uses a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust to restore motion to a restricted joint?

Accepted Answer

HVLA thrust technique

Answer

HVLA (high-velocity, low-amplitude) thrust technique applies a rapid, controlled force to move a joint through a restrictive barrier.

Question 2

In osteopathic diagnosis, somatic dysfunction is characterized by which mnemonic?

Accepted Answer

TART

Answer

TART stands for Tissue texture changes, Asymmetry, Restriction of motion, and Tenderness — the four diagnostic criteria for somatic dysfunction.

Question 3

Counterstrain technique involves positioning the patient to reduce tension on which structure?

Accepted Answer

Tender point

Answer

Counterstrain positions the patient to maximally shorten the muscle containing the tender point, reducing afferent nociceptive activity.

Question 4

Which muscle energy technique direction is used to treat a right rotated, sidebent-right lumbar segment (Type II dysfunction)?

Accepted Answer

Flex and rotate the segment to the left barrier, then have patient push right

Answer

For a right-rotated Type II dysfunction, the operator positions to the left rotational and left sidebending barrier and uses patient isometric effort against resistance.

Question 5

The Chapman's reflex points are viscerosomatic reflex points located primarily in which tissue layer?

Accepted Answer

Fascia and subcutaneous tissue

Answer

Chapman's reflex points are firm, discrete nodules found in the fascia and subcutaneous tissue that correspond to specific visceral pathology.

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COMAT COMAT Musculoskeletal and OMM Techniques