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Scoliosis...apex and segment dysfunctions
What are junctional points? |
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Definition
Segments will display Type II, and segments within could have type I segments
Segments where the curve changes directions |
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Term
| Tissue texture change testing in vertebrae |
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Definition
| first, check superficial tissue. Then press harder and checker deeper tissue for pain among other things |
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Term
| Restriction of motion testing (check for what two things in motion?) |
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Definition
Use patients head as lever for introduction of motion for T3/T4
- quality and quantity |
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Term
| Tissue texture change acute vs chronic... |
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Definition
Acute - Edematous, erythematous, boggy with increased temp; hypertonic muscles
Chronic - no edema, cool dry skin, decreased muscle tone |
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Term
| Asymmetry accute vs chronic |
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Definition
Acute - present
Chronic - present with compensation from other areas of body |
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Term
| Restriction acute vs chronic |
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Definition
acute - present, painful
chronic - present - decreased with pain |
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Term
| Tenderness acute vs chronic |
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Definition
Acute - severe, sharp tenderness
Chronic - dull, achy, burning |
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Term
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Definition
S = subjective = story in patients words
O = objective = Record results of examination, vital signs, and osteopathic exam info such as tenderness
A = assessment = diagnosis
P = plan = treatment |
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