COMAT Musculoskeletal and OMM Techniques Flashcards
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Which OMT technique is most appropriate for a patient with acute muscle spasm who cannot tolerate direct techniques?
Answer: Counterstrain
Counterstrain is an indirect, passive technique ideal for acute spasm because it positions the patient away from the painful barrier to reduce muscle tension.
The cervical spine type I (neutral) somatic dysfunction involves which combination of motion?
Answer: Sidebending and rotation to opposite sides
Type I (Fryette's Law I) mechanics in the cervical spine involve sidebending and rotation to opposite sides when the spine is in a neutral position.
Which rib dysfunction presents with inhalation restriction — the rib moves up on inhalation but cannot descend fully on exhalation?
Answer: Inhalation rib dysfunction
An inhalation rib dysfunction (elevated rib) is stuck in the inhalation position, restricting exhalation motion.
Lymphatic pump techniques in OMT are used primarily to achieve which therapeutic goal?
Answer: Enhance lymphatic and immune function
Lymphatic pump techniques rhythmically compress the thorax or abdomen to enhance lymphatic flow and augment immune cell circulation.
Which finding best indicates a posterior innominate (ilium on sacrum) on the right?
Answer: Right ASIS superior and posterior, right leg shorter
A posterior right innominate causes the right ASIS to move superiorly and posteriorly, and the right leg appears shorter due to posterior ilial rotation.
Still technique is best categorized as which type of OMT approach?
Answer: Combined indirect-then-direct
Still technique begins with an indirect phase to disengage the tissue, then moves through the barrier directly, combining both approaches in sequence.