DO Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

HVLA

Answer

HVLA (High-Velocity Low-Amplitude) uses a quick thrust directly into the restrictive barrier to restore joint motion.

Question 2

In muscle energy technique, the patient actively contracts their muscles against which type of resistance?

Accepted Answer

Unyielding (isometric) resistance

Answer

Muscle energy technique requires the patient to contract isometrically against an unyielding resistance provided by the physician.

Question 3

Counterstrain technique involves positioning the patient at the point of what?

Accepted Answer

Minimum pain (greatest comfort)

Answer

Counterstrain places the patient in the position of greatest comfort to release hypertonic tissues and tender points.

Question 4

Which OMM technique uses slow, rhythmic passive joint motion at approximately 1-2 cycles per second to restore range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Articulatory technique

Answer

Articulatory technique repetitively moves joints through their passive range of motion to stretch restrictive tissues.

Question 5

Chapman's reflex points are considered to represent which type of reflex?

Accepted Answer

Viscerosomatic reflexes in the lymphatic system

Answer

Chapman's points are gangliform contractions believed to represent viscerosomatic reflex activity within lymphatic tissue.

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