Manual Therapy Techniques & Approaches Flashcards

Which mobilization technique uses oscillatory movements at the end of the available range to increase joint mobility?

Answer: Grade IV Maitland mobilization

Grade IV Maitland mobilizations are small-amplitude oscillations performed at the end of the available range to stretch stiff joints.

In Mulligan's Concept, what does the acronym 'SNAG' stand for?

Answer: Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide

SNAG stands for Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide, a technique combining joint glide with active movement.

When applying a cervical SNAG for rotation restriction, the therapist's thumb applies pressure in which direction?

Answer: Parallel to the facet joint plane

In cervical SNAGs, the glide is applied parallel to the facet joint plane of the segment being treated.

Which soft tissue technique involves applying a constant force to a myofascial restriction until a release is felt?

Answer: Myofascial release

Myofascial release involves applying sustained pressure into fascial restrictions and waiting for the tissue to release and elongate.

The 'spray and stretch' technique is most commonly used to treat which condition?

Answer: Myofascial trigger points

Spray and stretch uses a vapocoolant spray to facilitate muscle relaxation so the muscle can be stretched to deactivate trigger points.

In strain-counterstrain technique, the position of ease is typically held for how long?

Answer: 90 seconds

Strain-counterstrain requires holding the position of ease for 90 seconds to allow muscle spindle resetting and pain inhibition.

Which manual therapy approach is based on the concept of 'dysfunctional movement patterns' and uses hands-on techniques combined with therapeutic exercise?

Answer: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

PNF combines diagonal movement patterns with manual resistance to retrain dysfunctional movement and improve neuromuscular coordination.