DO Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

High-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Isometric contraction

Answer

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

Question 3

Counterstrain technique positions the patient to achieve what primary effect?

Accepted Answer

Relief of tender point pain

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

T1–T5

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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