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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine by TrueLearn | Medicine (MD/DO) School Study Aid
Treatment Modalities
11 Picmonics to Learn | 33 mins
Muscle Energy
- Characteristics
- Active
- Direct
- Types
- Reciprocal Inhibition
- Respiratory Assistance
- Post-Isometric Relaxation
- Isotonic
- Isolytic
- Contraindications
- Critically Ill
- Fractures
- Acute Injury
3 mins
Counterstrain Overview
- Characteristics
- Indirect
- Passive
- Pathophysiology
- Inappropriate Proprioception
- Treatment Steps
- Tender Point
- Pain Scale
- Maximum Comfort
- 90 Seconds
- Therapeutic Pulse
- Slowly Return to Neutral
- Reassess
3 mins
High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Thrust (HVLA)
- Characteristics
- Direct
- Passive
- Basics
- Thrust
- Pop
- Contraindications
- Low Bone Mineral Density
- Joint Instability
- Fractures
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
- Acute Herniated Disc
2 mins
Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue
- Characteristics of Myofascial Release
- Fascial Creep
- Direct or Indirect
- Active or Passive
- Characteristics of Soft Tissue
- Direct
- Rhythmic
- Relative Contraindications
- Acute Sprain or Strain
- Fracture
- Neurologic or Vascular Compromise
- Malignancy
- Soft Tissue Infection
3 mins
Zink's Common Compensatory Pattern
- Transitional Zones
- Occipito-Atlantal
- Cervico-Thoracic
- Thoraco-Lumbar
- Lumbo-Sacral
- Fascial Patterns
- Common Compensated
- Uncommon Compensated
- Uncompensated
3 mins
Myofascial Trigger Points
- Types
- Active
- Latent
- Satellite
- Diagnosis
- Taut Band
- Spot Tenderness
- Referred Pain
- Treatment
- Manipulation
- Spray and Stretch
- Dry Needling
- Injection
3 mins
Seven Stages of Spencer
- Characteristics
- Shoulder Girdle
- Articulatory Technique
- Muscle Energy Activation
- Stages
- Every Fancy Cat Takes An Indoor Dump
- Extension
- Flexion
- Circumduction with Compression
- Circumduction with Traction
- Abduction then Adduction with External Rotation
- Internal Rotation
- Distraction
5 mins
Counterstrain: Anterior Lumbar Tender Points
- Characteristics
- L1: Medial to ASIS (Anterior Superior Iliac Spine)
- L2: Medial to AIIS (Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine)
- L3: Lateral to AIIS (Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine)
- L4: Inferior to AIIS (Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine)
- L5: One Centimeter Lateral to Pubic Symphysis
2 mins
Lymphatics: Osteopathic Overview
- Left Lymphatic (Thoracic) Duct
- Left Head and Neck
- Left Thorax and Upper Extremity
- Abdomen and Lower Extremities
- Right Lymphatic Duct
- Right Head and Neck
- Right Thorax and Upper Extremity
- Diaphragms
- Thoracic Inlet
- Thoracic Diaphragm
- Pelvic Diaphragm
- Considerations
- Tissue Changes
- Chapman's Points
- Tense Pelvic Diaphragm
- Restricted Thoracic Cage Movement
4 mins
Counterstrain: Anterior Rib Tender Points
- Anterior Tenderpoints
- Depressed Ribs / Exhalation Dysfunction
- Rib 1: First Costochondral Junction Inferior to the Clavicle
- Rib 2: Midclavicular Line of Rib 2
- Rib 3 - 10: Anterior Axillary Line of the Corresponding Rib
- Anterior Treatment
- Sidebend, and Rotate Towards (STRT)
3 mins
Counterstrain: Posterior Rib Tender Points
- Posterior Tender Points
- Elevated Ribs / Inhalation Dysfunction
- Rib 1: One Centimeter Lateral to the Costotransverse Articulation
- Rib 2 - 10: The Angle of the Corresponding Rib
- Posterior Treatment
- Rib 1: ESART
- Rib 2-10: SARA
2 mins
