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What is the definition of somatic dysfunction?
"somatic dysfunction is an impariment or altered function of related components of the somatic system: skeletal, arthroidal, and myofascial structures and related vascular, lymphatic, and neural elements"
What does T A R T stand for?
Tenderness, Asymmetry, Restriction, Tissue Texture Change
How do you induce motion in the upper thoracics?
you use the pts head as a lever to induce motion
How do you induce sidebending of T5/T6? (dr's arm positions)
By passive motion, by draping you arm over the pt's shoulder
What are the TART presentations of an Acute injury?
T: Edematous, erythematous, boggy, hypertonic muscles
A: present
R: present, painful
T: Sharp/Severe
What are the TART presentations of a Chronic injury?
T: Decreased/No edema, cool dry skin, decreased muscle tone
A: present, but with body compensation
R: Present, but little to no pain
T: dull, achy, burning