Chapter 12 - MFR

Question 1

MFR is (direct/indirect/both) and (active/passive/both)

Answer 1

BOTH, BOTH

Question 2

Direct treatment = applying a ____ along the long axis of the muscle

Indirect treatment = applying a ____ along the long axis of the muscle

Answer 2

Traction

Compression

Question 3

MFR procedure (5)

Answer 3

1. Palpate restriction
2. Apply compression (indirect) or traction (direct)
3. Add twisting or transverse forces
4. Use enhancers
5. Await release

Question 4

2 goals of MFR

Answer 4

1. Restore functional balance to all integrative tissues in MSK system
2. Improve lymphatic flow by removing MF restrictions

Question 5

Indications and contraindications for MFR are similar to those for ____

Answer 5

Lymphatic treatments

Question 6

4 diaphragms in the body

Answer 6

1. Tentorium cerebelli
2. Thoracic inlet
3. Abdominal diaphragm
4. Pelvic diaphragm

Question 7

Thoracic inlet release - describe (4)

Answer 7

1. Patient supine w/ arm abducted to 90º
2. Physician at the side of patient
3. Place fingers in supraclavicular fossa and apply traction towards patient’s wrist
4. Move patient’s wrist superiorly until tension develops in the fossa. Hold until relaxation is noted.

Question 8

4 compensatory curves in the spine

Answer 8

OA junction
Cervicothoracic junction
Thoracolumbar junction
Lumbosacral junction

Question 9

MC rotation dysfunctions of the 4 spinal segments (80%)

“Common compensatory pattern”

Answer 9

OA - left
CT - right
TL - left
LS - right