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Positional release therapy (PRT) uses a position of discomfort of the body to resolve somatic dysfunction. (True/False)?
Positional release therapy (PRT) uses a position of discomfort of the body to resolve somatic dysfunction. (True/False)?
False
Dr. Lawrence Jones, an osteopathic physician, is credited with the discovery of PRT in the early 1950s. (True/False)?
Dr. Lawrence Jones, an osteopathic physician, is credited with the discovery of PRT in the early 1950s. (True/False)?
True
Myofascial trigger points are always associated with hyperirritable bands of tissue. (True/False)?
Myofascial trigger points are always associated with hyperirritable bands of tissue. (True/False)?
False
PRT is recommended for the treatment of chronic somatic dysfunction only. (True/False)?
PRT is recommended for the treatment of chronic somatic dysfunction only. (True/False)?
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A patient may experience deep soreness up to 24 hours after the application of PRT. (True/False)?
A patient may experience deep soreness up to 24 hours after the application of PRT. (True/False)?
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The patient should feel pain or discomfort during PRT treatment. (True/False)?
The patient should feel pain or discomfort during PRT treatment. (True/False)?
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Positional Release Therapy involves engaging the patient in deep breathing maneuvers. (True/False)?
Positional Release Therapy involves engaging the patient in deep breathing maneuvers. (True/False)?
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Tender points are always trigger points. (True/False)?
Tender points are always trigger points. (True/False)?
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PRT involves using heavy pressure over the tender or trigger point throughout the treatment. (True/False)?
PRT involves using heavy pressure over the tender or trigger point throughout the treatment. (True/False)?
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Vigorous physical activity is recommended within 24 hours after the application of PRT. (True/False)?
Vigorous physical activity is recommended within 24 hours after the application of PRT. (True/False)?
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Jones described his clinical discovery as a '______ accident and nothing more'.
Jones described his clinical discovery as a '______ accident and nothing more'.
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The patient's greatest challenge was ______ at night.
The patient's greatest challenge was ______ at night.
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Jones discovered that a ______ position provided the greatest pain reduction.
Jones discovered that a ______ position provided the greatest pain reduction.
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The actions of psoas major include flexion and lateral rotation of the ______ at the hip.
The actions of psoas major include flexion and lateral rotation of the ______ at the hip.
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POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUES (PRT) are designed to offer a spontaneous resolution of ______.
POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUES (PRT) are designed to offer a spontaneous resolution of ______.
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Psoas major also flexes the trunk at the ______ and flexes the trunk laterally.
Psoas major also flexes the trunk at the ______ and flexes the trunk laterally.
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What did Jones describe his clinical discovery as?
What did Jones describe his clinical discovery as?
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In the discovery of positional release therapy (PRT), which position provided the greatest pain reduction?
In the discovery of positional release therapy (PRT), which position provided the greatest pain reduction?
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What are the actions of the psoas major muscle at the hip?
What are the actions of the psoas major muscle at the hip?
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What is the primary goal of POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUES (PRT)?
What is the primary goal of POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUES (PRT)?
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What was the patient's greatest challenge in the story?
What was the patient's greatest challenge in the story?
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Is it recommended for a patient to feel pain or discomfort during PRT treatment?
Is it recommended for a patient to feel pain or discomfort during PRT treatment?
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What is the primary concept behind Positional Release Therapy (PRT)?
What is the primary concept behind Positional Release Therapy (PRT)?
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In what way is Positional Release Therapy (PRT) different from stretching?
In what way is Positional Release Therapy (PRT) different from stretching?
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What is the most basic comparison between trigger points and tender points?
What is the most basic comparison between trigger points and tender points?
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What should patients be informed about regarding their experience after the application of PRT?
What should patients be informed about regarding their experience after the application of PRT?
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What is the suggested duration for holding the position of ease during Positional Release Therapy (PRT)?
What is the suggested duration for holding the position of ease during Positional Release Therapy (PRT)?
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What is the primary purpose of maintaining submaximal finger pressure over the tender or trigger point throughout PRT treatment?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining submaximal finger pressure over the tender or trigger point throughout PRT treatment?
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What distinguishes myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) from tender points?
What distinguishes myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) from tender points?
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'Strain counter strain' is a term coined by Dr. Lawrence Jones, an osteopathic physician, as an alternative name for:
'Strain counter strain' is a term coined by Dr. Lawrence Jones, an osteopathic physician, as an alternative name for:
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'Engage the patient in deep breathing maneuvers' is NOT a part of which of the following guidelines for Positional Release Therapy (PRT)?
'Engage the patient in deep breathing maneuvers' is NOT a part of which of the following guidelines for Positional Release Therapy (PRT)?
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'Heavy pressure will occlude the fasciculation' is associated with which procedure for assessing tissue relaxation and fasciculation during PRT?
'Heavy pressure will occlude the fasciculation' is associated with which procedure for assessing tissue relaxation and fasciculation during PRT?
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