COMAT Musculoskeletal and OMM Techniques Flashcards
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Which osteopathic manipulative technique uses a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust to restore motion to a restricted joint?
Answer: HVLA thrust technique
HVLA (high-velocity, low-amplitude) thrust technique applies a rapid, controlled force to move a joint through a restrictive barrier.
In osteopathic diagnosis, somatic dysfunction is characterized by which mnemonic?
Answer: TART
TART stands for Tissue texture changes, Asymmetry, Restriction of motion, and Tenderness — the four diagnostic criteria for somatic dysfunction.
Counterstrain technique involves positioning the patient to reduce tension on which structure?
Answer: Tender point
Counterstrain positions the patient to maximally shorten the muscle containing the tender point, reducing afferent nociceptive activity.
Which muscle energy technique direction is used to treat a right rotated, sidebent-right lumbar segment (Type II dysfunction)?
Answer: Flex and rotate the segment to the left barrier, then have patient push right
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.
The Chapman's reflex points are viscerosomatic reflex points located primarily in which tissue layer?
Answer: Fascia and subcutaneous tissue
Chapman's reflex points are firm, discrete nodules found in the fascia and subcutaneous tissue that correspond to specific visceral pathology.
A patient presents with a restricted right sacral base and left sacral apex — this describes which sacral dysfunction?
Answer: Right on left backward torsion
A right sacral base restriction with left sacral apex restriction is consistent with a right-on-left backward torsion sacral dysfunction.