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OPP E1 F23
Somatic Dysfunction
- Characteristics
- Altered Musculoskeletal Functions
- Diagnostic Criteria (TART)
- Tissue Changes
- Asymmetry
- Restriction
- Tenderness
- Considerations
- Viscerosomatic Reflexes
- Acute vs Chronic
2 mins
Fryette's Principles of Spinal Motion
- Law I
- Neutral Position
- Sidebending and Rotation Occur in Opposite Directions
- Group Vertebral Dysfunctions
- Law II
- Non-neutral Position (Flexion or Extension)
- Sidebending and Rotation Occur in Same Direction
- Single Vertebral Dysfunctions
- Law III
- Motion in One Plane Modifies Motion in Other Planes
3 mins
Parasympathetics
- Vagus Nerve
- Thoracic Viscera
- Proximal Gastrointestinal Tract
- Ascending and Transverse Colon
- Pelvic Splanchnic (Sacral) Nerves
- Descending and Rectosigmoid Colon
- Lower Urinary Tract
- Reproductive Organs
3 mins
Sympathetics I
- Above the Diaphragm
- T1-4 Head and Neck
- T1-5 Heart
- T2-7 Respiratory System
- T2-8 Esophagus
- Extremities
- T2-8 Arms
- T11-L2 Legs
- Gastrointestinal
- T5-9 Upper GI Tract
- T10-11 Middle GI Tract
- T10-12 Appendix/Cecum
- T12-L2 Lower GI Tract
4 mins
Sympathetics II
- Urinary
- T10-11 Kidneys and Upper Ureters
- T12-L1 Lower Ureters
- T11-L2 Bladder
- Reproductive
- T10-11 Gonads
- T10-L2 Uterus and Cervix
- T11-L2 Erectile Tissue
- T12-L2 Prostate
3 mins
Autonomics
- Sympathetic Nervous System
- T1-5 Heart
- T5-9 Upper GI Tract
- T10-11 Middle GI Tract and Upper Genitourinary Tract
- T12-L2 Lower GI Tract and Lower Genitourinary Tract
- Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Pelvic Splanchnic Nerves
- Vagus Nerve
4 mins
Spinal Facet Orientation and Spinal Motion
- BUMBULBUM Mnemonic
- Spine Facets
- Cervical: Backward, Upright and Medial
- Thoracic: Backward, Upward and Lateral
- Lumbar: Backward, Upward and Medial
- Spinal Motion
- Flexion and Extension
- Rotation
- Sidebending
3 mins
Chapman’s Points Overview
- Pathophysiology
- Fascial Tissue Abnormality
- Develops Secondary to Irritation or Dysfunction
- Visceral Reflex
- Characteristics
- Small, Smooth, Firm
- 2-3 mm
- Discretely Palpable
- Tapioca or BB-Like
- Partially Fixed
2 mins
Chapman’s Points - Anterior Part One
- Characteristics
- 2nd Intercostal Space
- Thyroid and Heart
- 3rd & 4th Intercostal Spaces
- Lungs
- 6th Intercostal Space - Left
- Stomach - Peristalsis
- 6th Intercostal Space - Right
- Liver and Gallbladder
2 mins
Chapman’s Points - Anterior Part Two
- Characteristics
- 7th Intercostal Space - Left
- Spleen
- 7th Intercostal Space - Right
- Pancreas
- Supraumbilical
- Adrenal Glands
- Kidneys
- 12th Rib Tip - Right
- Appendix
2 mins
Chapman’s Points - Anterior Gastrointestinal
- Characteristics
- 8-10th Intercostal Space
- Small Intestines
- Along Left Iliotibial Band
- Sigmoid
- Descending Colon
- Splenic Flexure
- Along Right Iliotibial Band
- Hepatic Flexure
- Ascending Colon
- Cecum
2 mins
Cervical Spine
- Basics
- 7 Vertebrae
- 8 Nerve Roots
- Transverse Foramen
- C1
- Atlas
- Transverse Ligament Attaches to Axis
- C2
- Axis
- Dens
- Alar Ligament Attaches it to Skull
- C3-C7
- Luschka
- Bifid
- Muscles
- Scalenes
- SCM Sidebends Towards and Rotates Away (STRA)
- Movement
- 50% Rotation AA
- 50% Flexion/Extension OA
5 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
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 Cervical Tender Points
- Anterior Tender Points
- AC1: Posterior Ramus of the Mandible
- AC2 - AC6: Anterior Surfaces of the Transverse Process
- AC7: Clavicle Attachment of the Sternocleidomastoid
- AC8: Sternal Attachment of the Sternocleidomastoid
3 mins
Counterstrain: Posterior Cervical Tender Points
- Posterior Tender Points
- PC1: Inferior Nuchal Line Lateral to the Inion
- PC1 Lateral: Between the Inion and Mastoid Process
- PC2 - PC6: Laterally to the Spinous Process of the Vertebra Above
2 mins
Counterstrain: Cervical Tender Points Treatments
- Treatment
- Flexion (Anterior)
- Extension (Posterior)
- Sidebend Away, Rotate Away (SARA)
- Treatment Exceptions
- AC7: Flex, Sidebend Toward, Rotate Away (STRA)
- PC1: Flexion
2 mins
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