Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Flashcards

Which osteopathic manipulative technique uses high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts to restore joint mobility?

Answer: High-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA)

HVLA technique applies a rapid, controlled thrust through a joint's restrictive barrier to restore normal motion.

In muscle energy technique (MET), the patient is asked to perform what action against a counterforce?

Answer: Isometric contraction

MET requires the patient to perform an isometric contraction against the physician's unyielding counterforce to release somatic dysfunction.

Counterstrain technique positions the patient to achieve what primary effect?

Answer: Relief of tender point pain

Counterstrain places the patient in a position of comfort that shortens the offending muscle and relieves the tender point.

Which spinal region is most commonly associated with cardiac reflex changes via the Chapman's reflex point at the 2nd intercostal space?

Answer: T1–T5

Chapman's reflex points for cardiac function are found anteriorly at the 2nd intercostal space, reflecting T1–T5 viscerosomatic involvement.

What is the defining feature of a somatic dysfunction in OMM diagnosis?

Answer: Tissue texture change, asymmetry, restriction of motion, tenderness (TART)

Somatic dysfunction is identified by the TART criteria: Tissue texture abnormality, Asymmetry, Restriction of motion, and Tenderness.

Myofascial release technique is primarily aimed at treating dysfunction in which tissue?

Answer: Fascia and connective tissue

Myofascial release addresses restrictions in the fascial network to restore normal tissue mobility and relieve pain.