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Gel-to-sol model

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  • Connective tissue is a colloidal substance
  • thixotropy
    • heat or pressure changes ground substances from a dense gel to a more liquid state
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Piezoelectric model

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  • Piezo (pressure) electricity exists in crystals
  • CT behaves like a crystal
  • fibroblast and fibroclast activity influenced by charge
    • reticular crystal structure with simmetric disposition of positive and negative electric charges
    • tetragonal structure (orthorombic) crystalles (dipoles) are with electric oriented charges
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Stress strain curve

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Viscoelastic properties of tissue

  • Viscosity: ability to resist flow
  • elasticity: ability to rebound from deformation
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Stress strain curve: toe region

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represents settling of the structure being tested, includes taking up slack

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Stress strain curve: elastic zone

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deformation within elastic group is reversible

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Stress strain curve: plastic zone

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usually results in permanent deformation

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Stress strain curve: neck

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after attaining ultimate stress the tissue begins to fail

* initally microfailure, tissues narrow (necking)

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Stress strain curve: failure point

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sudden decrease in stress while strain continues to rise

- decrease means that substance of the material has began to fail

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Stress/Strain:Loading/ unloading

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  • discrepancy: during unloading the stress is lower for any given strain than during loading
  • difference is called hysteresis represents energy lost during test
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Stress/Strain: repeated loading

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-stress/strain curve looks identical yet starts at the new length

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Stress/Strain: creep

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apply constant load to a structure and it lengthens over time
-greater length achieved with longer duration and less load

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Stress/Strain: hysteresis

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  • heat generated by mechanically loading structures

- increase in temp can affect mechanical properties of a structure

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Stress/Strain: effects of speed

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most substances stiffer with higher loading rates, will fail at higher stresses and lower strains (tear paper or tape quick)

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Stress/Strain: effects of temp

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  • most substances less stiff at higher temps, will fail at higher strain and lower stress
  • tissues can be heated to easier induce plastic elongation, or cooled to be more brittle and easier to tear
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Response of myofascial tissue to immobilization

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Loss of ground substance

  • glycosaminoglycans (GAG) and water
  • loss of interfiber lubrication
  • loss of interfiber distance
  • results in new cross links that adhere to adjacent collagen fibers
    • half life of collagen is 300-500 days half life of ground substance is 1.7-7 days
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Traumatized vs untraumatized CT

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Nontraumatized
- results in fibrosis
Traumatized
- results in scar tissue formation and contracture

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Does the biomechanical model fit what we see in the clinic?

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  • Permanent elongation of collagen fibers requires a force to achieve 3-8% fiber elongation will result in fiber tearing and inflammation
  • 1-1.5% elongation occurs after 80 minutes of continuous straining without fiber tearing
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Muscle spindle type 1a receptors

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  • within muscle parallel to muscle fibers
  • response to muscle stretch
  • reduction in tone of antagonist, increased tone in agonist
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Golgi type 1b receptors

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  • Musculotendonous junctions, attachment sites of aponeuroses, ligaments of peripheral joints, joint capsules
  • response to GTO= muscular contraction
  • response to GEO= too strong stretch only
  • tonus decrease in associated motor units
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Pacini and paciniform type II receptors

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  • myotendonous junctions, deep layers of joint capsules, spinal ligaments
  • respond to rapid pressure changes and vibration
  • Proprioceptive feedback for movement control
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Ruffini type II receptors

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  • Ligaments of peripheral joints, dura mater, outer layers of jt capsules
  • respond to sustained pressure, tangential forces ( lateral stretches)
  • inhibition of sympathetic activity
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Interstitial type III and type IV receptors (50% high threshold, 50% low threshold)

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  • most abundant receptor type
  • found almost everywhere
  • respond to rapid as well as sustained pressure changes; HPT, LPT
  • changes on vasodilation, plasma extravasation
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Mechanoreceptors and local fluid dynamics: interstitial (type III & IV)

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  • changes in vasodilation leading to changes in fascial arteriole and capillary pressure, plasma extravasation
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Mechanoreceptors and local fluid dynamics: ruffini (type II)

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inhibition of sympathetic activity

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Mechanoreceptors and changes in hypothalamic tuning
Stimulation of interstitial mechanoreceptors will result in: - increases in vagal tone - trophotropic tuning of hypothalamus leading to more global neuromuscular, emotional, cortical & endocrine changes associated with relaxation
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Fascia capable of spontaneous contraction??
Lumbodorsal fascia-study on fresh cadavers - performed repeated dynamic and static traction loading -confirmed concepts of creep, hysteresis, and stress relaxation -also found ligament contraction> when repeatedly stretch & held at a constant length tissue increased its resistance Fascia cruris in humans with electron photomicroscopy study: - smooth muscle cells embedded within collagen fibers - intrafascial capillaries, autonomic nerves and sensory endings -Concluded- ANS regulated fascial pre-tension
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Myofibroblasts
- formed from fibroblasts - contain smooth muscle actin fibers - can actively contract - seen in Dupuytren's contractures, RA, early wound healing - Also seen in healthy skin, spleen, uterus, ovaries, circulatory vessels and periodontal ligaments
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Types of soft tissue mobilization
- Passive stretching - non-thrust joint manipulation - proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation - myofascial release - trigger point release - spray and stretch - Active release (ART) - transverse friction massage - tool assisted soft tissue mob (ASTYM, graston, augmented soft tissue mob) - strain counterstrain
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Myofasical release
Purpose: -to relieve soft tissue from abnormal grip of tight fascia Background: - fascia: CT that surrounds all bodily tissue ( muscle, tendon, nerves, bone, organ etc) -composed primarily of collagen with some elastic fibers -fascial restrictions will limit movement of underlying tissue
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Myofascial release fixed techniques
- localize the restriction - move into direction of restriction - progress from superficial to deep - tissues stretched gently until a resistance to further stretch is felt - hold stretch position until soft tissue is felt to relax; this is the release - stretch further to take up the slack into a deeper restriction - continue until no further stretch is tolerated
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Myofascial release fixed technique examples
- Cranial base release | - pec major release
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Myofasical release research lacking
- one study looked at several combos of interventions for treating myofascial pain and trigger points and found no clear cut best alternative - other study did leg pull vs contract relax to inc hip flexion ROM and contract relax was found to be more effective than leg pull
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Myofasical release trigger point release techniques
apply progressive pressure to the TP - 30 sec to 2 mins - superficial to deep - flat vs pincer palpation
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Myofasical release trigger point release techniques: myofascial stretching
- Place muscle at end range - while exhaling allow muscle to realx and elongate - hold new position during inhalation - repeat exhalation holding 20-45 sec - allow muscle to relax rather than be stretched - must avoid positive stretch sign PSS
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Myofascial release: spray and stretch technique
- Used to deactivate gamma spindle response - uses vapocoolant spray - technique * pt relaxed, muscle in slight tension * spray bottle- 12 to 18 inches above skin * spray at 30 degree angle to skin * spray from above TP into RPP area * spray in parallel sweeps covering muscle * apply gentle stretch to elongate muscle * repeat 3 times
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Myofascial release: active release technique
- Pin muscle to be elongated - move into lengthened position - active vs passive functional mvmt patterns * direct technique: move into restriction * indirect technique: move away from restriction
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Patient and therapist position
- Efficiency - pillows - use of BW, weight shifting, and lever arms to maximize effect
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Occiput release
-Patient: supine - PT: place fingertips on occipital bone -tech: move laterally to medially along occiput bony contour layer technique sup to deep, may move med to lateral but less commonly restricted FMP: nodding, head rotation toward and away Use: improves OA nodding, rotation, for headaches, everyone with forward head
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Cervical lamina release
pt: supine PT: fingertips on C-spine lamina Technique: move proximal to distal along cervical spine to release restrictions -FMP: nodding, head rotation toward to relax and away to stretch -Use: improves all cervical motions
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Upper trap/levator scapulae release
- pt: supine - PT: standing at pts head one hand webspace prox to pts AC or carpals on spine of scapula medially, other hand contact occiput and C2 - Technique: apply inferior force to scapula to stabilize UT or LS. other hand rotates head passively away to stretch - FMP: rotate head away - Use: improves UT and LS mobility
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Subscapularis release
- pt: supine - PT: stands next to pt one hand uses either fist or digit 2-3 on subscapularis other hand grips distal humerus - tech: while stabalizing scapula from abduction passively (or actively) elevate pts UE (ER>IR) - use: improves UE elevation, ER, subscapularis flexibility
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Piriformis release
- pt: prone, knee flexed to 90 degrees - PT: standing on involved side, place PIP of index finger (PIP/DIP flexed) over muscle, other hand grasps distal tibia - tech: apply slow and progressive deeper pressure on most tender part of piriformis, may wind or unwind, oscillate, LE into IR/ER, using assisting hand - Use: improves hip IR, tx piriformis syndrome
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Friction massage effect musculoskeletal structure of:
- ligaments - tendons - muscle
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Friction massage purpose
- Loosen adherent fibrous tissue (scar) - aid in absorption of local edema or effusion - reduce local muscle spasm - treat chronic inflammation in tendon
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Friction massage indications
``` Muscular lesions - recent trauma - long-standing scars - lesion at musculotendinous junction Tendinous lesions - tendons with a sheath> move tendon within its sheath - tendons without sheath ligamentous lesion - recent sprain - chronic sprain ```
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Friction massage used prior to & in conjunction with other interventions
- minor muscle tear - ligamentous tears - tendinous tears
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Friction Massage research lacking
DTFM for treating tendonitis -ITBFS -DTFM combines w/ rest, stretching, cryotherapy and TUS -No statistical difference after four sessions of DTFM -ECRT -No statistical difference after 9 sessions of DTFM compared w/ other modalities TFM on shoulder impingement -Intervention – TFM, Cold, TENS, Ther. Ex. -Group treated w/ TFM had increased AROM, PROM, less pain, increased function earlier than control group.
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Friction massage contraindications
- inflammation due to bacterial action - traumatic arthritis of a joint - ossification or calcification in soft tissue structures - bursitis - RA - pressure on nerves
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Friction massage relief of pain
- may be due to modulation of nociceptive impulses at spinal cord level - due to concurrent activation of mechanoreceptors in tissues closes the gate to painful stimulus - may stimulate diffuse noxious stimuli that imparts inhibitory controls
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Friction massage effect on CT repair
- gentle TFM applied during early inflammation may inc rate of phagocytosis - TFM during early remodeling can lead to formation and remodeling of collagen - initally TFM must be light. as healing progresses TFM can be more intense - friction prevents adhesion formation and ruptures unwanted adhesions - friction induces a traumatic hyperemia > produces vasodilation and inc BF to area
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Friction massage technique
- Right spot must be found - therapists fingers and pt's skin move as one - friction across fibers, with sufficient sweep - must be deep enough - pt must adopt a suitable position - muscle must be relaxed while being frictioned - tendon with sheath must be kept taught
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Tool assisted STM
- Uses specifically designed tools to assist with STM - tool held at 30 degrees and 60 degree angle to target tissue - tool slid along target tissue from superficial to deep feeling for irregularities in soft tissue - continue 3-5 mins - reassess
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Purpose of tool assisted STM
- remove adhesions - reduce tone - enhance fibroblast proliferation - improve circulation
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Hamstring tool assisted STM
-pt prone PT standing on involved side - tech: move tool in direction that restriction is felt (generally prox to dist or reverse) repeat for 3-5 mins - use: improve SLR, sciatic nerve mobility
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ITB tool assisted STM
pt: sidelying technique: move tool in direction of restriction - use: improve hip IR, ITB friction syndrome, PF syndrome, trochanteric bursitis
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Strain counterstrain
- Relieve pain by reduction and arrest of continuing inappropriate proprioceptor activity (muscle spindle) - This is accomplished by markedly shortening malfunctioning muscle spindle by applying mild strain to antagonist - inappropriate strain reflex is inhibited by application of counter strain * * joint dysfunction leads to muscle length imbalance
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Strain counterstrain: tender points
- deep within muscle, tendon, ligament, or fascia | - measure 1cm or less across
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strain counterstrain tx
-Locate and palpate the tender point Have pt. rate as 10 on 0 – 10 scale -Move patient into a position of ease or comfort. (markedly shorten the tissue) Pt pain should decrease to 3/10 -Maintain the position for a minimum of 90 seconds. -Slowly return to neutral position -Retest tender point
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Posterior cervical strain counterstrain
-pt supine PT standing/sitting at head of pt hands under occiput - tech: bring upper c-spine into slight extension to release tension on upper cervical musculature hold 90 sec -use: occipital HA, upper cervical pain
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Trap/levator strain counterstrain
- Pt.: Supine - PT: Standing/sitting at pt’s head. One hand palpates for active trigger point in UT/LS. Other hands under pt’s head - Technique: Slowly SB head toward painful side to slacken the mm. Hold 90 sec. -Release - Use: UT/LS trigger point
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