OCC OCC Musculoskeletal Assessment & Diagnosis 3

Question 1

Which osteopathic technique uses a high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust to restore motion to a restricted joint?

Accepted Answer

Articulatory/HVLA manipulation

Answer

HVLA (high-velocity, low-amplitude) thrust technique restores joint mobility by applying a quick, focused force to overcome restriction.

Question 2

When diagnosing rib dysfunctions, a rib that is elevated and fixed in the inhalation position restricts which motion?

Accepted Answer

Exhalation

Answer

A rib stuck in the inhalation (elevated) position has an inhalation dysfunction and restricts full exhalation.

Question 3

Which structure is assessed using the 'spring test' in the thoracic spine to evaluate mobility?

Accepted Answer

Costovertebral joints and thoracic vertebrae

Answer

The spring test applies posteroanterior pressure over thoracic spinous processes and costovertebral junctions to assess segmental mobility.

Question 4

In osteopathic palpation, what does 'tissue texture abnormality' in an acute setting typically feel like?

Accepted Answer

Boggy, edematous, warm, erythematous tissue

Answer

Acute somatic dysfunction presents with boggy, edematous, warm tissue due to inflammation and increased sympathetic activity.

Question 5

A 'posterior' innominate is best treated in which patient position using muscle energy technique (MET)?

Accepted Answer

Supine with hip and knee flexed, resisting extension

Answer

Posterior innominate MET has the patient supine flexing the hip/knee while the physician resists to activate muscles that anteriorly rotate the ilium.

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OCC OCC Musculoskeletal Assessment & Diagnosis 3