STM Flashcards by Jeo Santos

Q

What is the nature of soft tissue?

A

Visco-elastic

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What are some effects of immobilization?

A

Change in ground substances (lose GAG and water)

Adhesions

Cross-linking of fiber (haystack)

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in the inflammatory stage, the goal of STM is to

A

reduce swelling

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Q

in the granulation stage, scar mobilization can

A

prevent adhesions

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in fibroplastic stage, STM is thought to

A

assist in modeling the injured Soft tissue

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the effects of trauma develops

A

scar tissue

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mechanical indications for STM

A

release muscle spasm
Normalize ST mobility
promote muscle relaxation
“milk” out swelling
to eradicate trigger point

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physiological indications for STM

A

decrease pain via SNS
increase blood flow
eliminate waste products
Promote stress reduction

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psychological indication for STM

A

laying of hands relaxed pt.

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Contraindications for STM

A

malignancy
inflammation (no aggressive technique)
Fracture
hemorrhage
obstructive edema
infection
rheumatoid arthritis
DVT
advanced OP and diabetes

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IASTM

A

instrument assisted STM

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