What is the best rate and rhythm for applying DTM techniques? Why is this important?

What will be an ideal response?


A complete response should include these concepts:
• The rate or speed of the strokes should be as slow as possible. This is important because:
• It allows the tissues to adjust to the pressure.
• It prevents stimulation of muscle spindle cells.
• It prevents guarding.
• The rate may be increased slightly during warm-up and closing because the goal is to increase circulation.
• The rhythm and tempo of the strokes should be slow and consistent. This is important because:
• It allows the client to relax and anticipate the strokes.
• Helps to prevent guarding.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Hydraulic ventilation is achieved by utilizing hose-lines with a nozzle set on a fog pattern that should cover about ________ percent of the window or door opening

A) 85 B) 90 C) 95 D) 75

Health Professions

What is the causative mechanism and the structure(s) involved in avascular necrosis of the radial head?

What will be an ideal response?

Health Professions

How are controlled substances classified into five categories?

What will be an ideal response?

Health Professions

What open procedure involves creating a McBurney incision?

a. Femoral hernia repair b. Appendectomy c. Left upper lobe resection d. Modified mastectomy

Health Professions