QUIZ 1.
The patient you are evaluating is complaining of chronic back pain. While the range of motion of the spine appears normal on the examination, you find multiple tenderpoints near the lateral aspect of the thoracic spine on the left. Which technique might you decide to apply first? a. HTLV b. Strain and counterstrain c. Balanced ligamentous tension d. Muscle energy e. Articulation
2.
Which technique would you most likely apply to the patient with rotation of an upper cervical spinal segment and restriction at the affected area on the left when the patient is complaining of a left-sided headache? a. HTLV b. Strain and counterstrain c. Balanced ligamentous tension d. Muscle energy e. Articulation
3.
The patient is a 30-year-old female with increased frequency of urination and occasional dysuria, even though cystoscopy and urine cultures are always negative. You suspect a viscerosomatic reflex and direct your OMT to what area of the spine? a. T8 b. T12 c. L1 d. C4 e. S3
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