15 Questions
Which of the following best describes the principle of chiropractic?
Chiropractic believes that the spine is central to maintaining health.
What did Daniel Palmer assert about minor subluxations?
They can result in damage to surrounding tissue.
What is the basis of chiropractic theory regarding the central nervous system?
The centrality of the nervous system.
Which therapy uses pressure points along Qi energy pathways known as meridian lines?
Shiatsu
Which therapy employs direct pressure or massage on 'zones' of the body?
Reflexology
Which therapy is generally safe but should not be performed on specific foot conditions such as gout or open foot ulcers?
Foot therapy
Which therapy is referred to as 'acupressure' and uses pressure points, similar to acupuncture but without needles?
Shiatsu
Which of the following is NOT a therapy associated with osteopathy?
Reflexology
What is one of the hallmarks of osteopathy?
Palpation
What is the duration of a typical osteopathy treatment session?
30 minutes
Which therapy has evidence for improvement in symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?
Craniosacral therapy
Which of the following is NOT a criterion used in the PARTS acronym for assessing the spinal column?
Special procedures
How many sessions of chiropractic treatment do patients typically need to feel the benefit?
4-6 sessions
Which of the following is NOT listed as an indication for chiropractic treatment according to the literature?
Relief of neck back pain
Which of the following conditions is NOT listed as a safety consideration for chiropractic treatment?
Bone cancer
Study Notes
Chiropractic Principle
- The principle of chiropractic is that minor subluxations can cause physical and mental health problems.
Daniel Palmer's Assertion
- Daniel Palmer asserted that minor subluxations can cause physical and mental health problems.
Chiropractic Theory
- The basis of chiropractic theory regarding the central nervous system is that it can be affected by minor subluxations.
Alternative Therapies
- Shiatsu therapy uses pressure points along Qi energy pathways known as meridian lines.
- Reflexology therapy employs direct pressure or massage on 'zones' of the body.
- Acupressure therapy uses pressure points, similar to acupuncture but without needles.
- Reflexology is generally safe but should not be performed on specific foot conditions such as gout or open foot ulcers.
Osteopathy
- Osteopathy is not associated with Shiatsu therapy.
- A hallmark of osteopathy is that it considers the person as a whole, rather than just treating the symptoms.
- A typical osteopathy treatment session lasts around 30-60 minutes.
- Osteopathy has evidence for improvement in symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Chiropractic Treatment
- Patients typically need 2-6 sessions of chiropractic treatment to feel the benefit.
- Chiropractic treatment is not typically indicated for asthma.
- A safety consideration for chiropractic treatment is cauda equina syndrome.
Test your knowledge on associated therapies and diagnosis in osteopathy with this quiz. Learn about spinal manipulation, chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, and posture-based therapies. Explore the importance of patient history and the different categories of osteopathic diagnosis.
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