Manual Therapy Techniques Flashcards
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Which hand position is MOST appropriate when performing a sacroiliac joint mobilization on a dog?
Answer: One hand on the dorsal spinous processes of L7, the other on the iliac crest
Effective SI joint mobilization requires one contact point on the lumbosacral region and the other on the ilium to produce specific force across the SI joint.
Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM) differs from Passive Range of Motion (PROM) in that:
Answer: AAROM involves the patient contributing some muscular effort with therapist assistance
In AAROM, the patient contributes some active muscle effort while the therapist assists the movement, bridging PROM and fully active exercises.
Tapotement massage techniques are MOST appropriate for:
Answer: Stimulating muscle tone and circulation in hypotonic muscles before activity
Tapotement (percussion) techniques stimulate sensory receptors and increase local circulation, making them useful for warming up hypotonic muscles before rehabilitation exercise.
When performing cervical spine mobilization on a dog, which of the following positions is SAFEST?
Answer: Neutral or slightly extended position with minimal torsion
A neutral or slightly extended position with minimal torsion avoids excessive stress on the vertebral arteries and spinal cord during cervical mobilization.
The concept of 'tissue creep' in manual therapy refers to:
Answer: The gradual elongation of viscoelastic tissue under sustained low load
Tissue creep describes the time-dependent deformation of viscoelastic tissues (fascia, ligaments) when a constant low load is applied over time, which is exploited in sustained stretching techniques.
A dog with a cranial cruciate ligament repair shows stifle flexion contracture 6 weeks post-op. Which manual therapy technique is MOST indicated?
Answer: Sustained passive stretching into stifle extension combined with Grade III mobilization
Flexion contracture requires sustained stretching to address soft tissue shortening, combined with Grade III mobilizations to restore joint mechanics within the available range.
Which of the following statements about joint mobilization and manipulation is CORRECT?
Answer: Mobilization uses oscillatory movements within or at end range; manipulation uses a single high-velocity thrust beyond the physiological barrier
Mobilization involves controlled oscillatory movements; manipulation (HVLAT) involves a single thrust beyond the physiological barrier into the paraphysiological space.