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Ther Intervention
Soft tissue mob
Question | Answer |
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When is the best time to use STM | Remodeling/maturation phase |
In what direction is force applied | direction of mm fibers |
Pressure is in line with what? | venous flow or toward heart |
Tissues alternately compressed and released as hands slide over tissue, usu circular motion | Kneading |
Tissue is lifted away from underlying structures with both hands. Lifting/twisting | Wringing |
lift superficial tissues and roll them over deeper structures. | Skin rolling |
brisk percussive movements applied in a rapid, alternating fashion. | Tapotment |
STM: Absolute Contraindication | Systemic/localized inf |
STM: Absolute Contraindication | Cellulitis |
STM: Absolute Contraindication | Fever |
STM: Absolute Contraindication | Malignancy |
STM: Absolute Contraindication | Sutures, staples, etc. |
STM: Absolute Contraindication | Recent fx |
STM: Absolute Contraindication | Hematoma or DVT |
STM: Absolute Contraindication | Friable skin |
STM: Absolute Contraindication | Osteomyelitis |
STM: Relative Contraindications | Jt effusion or inflam |
STM: Relative Contraindications | RA, Osteoporosis |
STM: Relative Contraindications | Signs of neurological injury |
STM: Relative Contraindications | CHF Hypermobility |
STM: Relative Contraindications | Pregnancy |
STM: Relative Contraindications | Dizziness |
STM: Relative Contraindications | Steroid or anticoagulant therapy |
STM: Relative Contraindications | Over areas 3-6 mths post radiation therapy |
STM: Relative Contraindications | Marked varicosities |
STM: Relative Contraindications | Skin rashes |
STM: Relative Contraindications | Newly formed scar tissue |