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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Flashcards

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  1. Which OMT technique is most appropriate for a patient with rib dysfunction causing inhalation restriction (inhalation rib)?

    Answer: Treat during exhalation phase

    An inhalation rib is stuck in inhalation, so treatment force is applied during the exhalation phase to move it further into exhalation.

  2. Facilitated positional release (FPR) combines a position of ease with which additional element to enhance tissue relaxation?

    Answer: Compressive or torsional activating force

    FPR adds a compressive or torsional activating force to the position of ease to facilitate rapid soft-tissue release.

  3. What is the primary goal of lymphatic pump techniques in OMT?

    Answer: Enhance lymphatic flow and immune function

    Lymphatic pump techniques (thoracic, pedal, abdominal) augment lymphatic circulation to reduce edema and support immune function.

  4. In the TART mnemonic for identifying somatic dysfunction, what does the 'A' represent?

    Answer: Asymmetry

    TART stands for Tissue texture changes, Asymmetry, Restriction of motion, and Tenderness — the four criteria for somatic dysfunction.

  5. Which spinal level provides sympathetic innervation to the heart?

    Answer: T1–T5

    Cardiac sympathetic fibers originate from T1–T5 preganglionic neurons and are targeted when treating cardiac somatic dysfunction.

  6. The Still technique in OMT is a combination of which two traditional techniques?

    Answer: Counterstrain and HVLA

    A.T. Still's original technique combines elements of counterstrain positioning with an HVLA-type activating force through the barrier.