Unique Techniques

Question 1

What is the GTO technique used to remediate?

Answer 1

DECREASE TENSION IN A TENDON

Question 2

How is the GTO technique performed? (3)

Answer 2

LOCATE TENDON
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INCREASE TENSION WITH SPECIFIC COMPRESSION CLOSEST TO MUSCULOSKELETAL JUNCTION
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HOLD FOR 30-60 SECOND TO RELAX

Question 3

What is the mm approximation technique used to remediate?

Answer 3

DECREASE TENSION OF MUSCLE SPINDLE

Question 4

How is the mm approximation technique performed? (3)

Answer 4

2 ENDS OF MM BROUGHT CLOSER TOGETHER
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HELD FOR 30 SECONDS 
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SLOWLY RELEASED

Question 5

What is the reciprocal inhibition (R/I) technique used to remediate? (2)

Answer 5

DECREASE SPASM
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INCREASE ROM

Question 6

How is the reciprocal inhibition (R/I) technique performed? (3)

Answer 6

TAKE MM TO END RANGE
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CONTRACT OPPOSING MM 7-10 SECOND AT 20%
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RELAX AND MOVE MM TO NEXT BARRIER

Question 7

What is the autogenic inhibition technique used to remediate?

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Answer 7

INCREASE ROM

Question 8

How is the autogenic inhibition technique performed? (3)

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Answer 8

TAKE MM TO COMPLETE END RANGE
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HAVE PATIENT CONTRACT
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STRETCH ON EXHALE THROUGH 3 BARRIERS