Describe the difference between joint mobilization and stretching
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Joint mobilization techniques are passive movements, meaning they are carried out by the massage practitioner while the recipient remains totally relaxed, they are applied within the normal range of motion for that joint, and they have a smooth, free, and loose quality. They work to warm soft tissues and relax muscles, as well as stimulate proprioceptors and the production of synovial fluid. An example of a joint mobilization technique is the finger pushups used on the neck. Stretching is another form of joint movement. Unlike mobilization, it may be passive or active, where the recipient is asked to contract a muscle or participate in some way. Stretching is performed to the limit of the recipient's normal range of motion for that joint. It works to elongate the muscles and connective tissues, increase flexibility, and relax muscles. It also targets a specific muscle or muscle group.
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Which of the following statements indicates that an OEC Technician correctly understands capillary refill?
a. "Capillary refill is a reliable sign of perfusion in adults, but not as reliable in infants and children." b. "Flushed skin in an adult is a normal finding when assessing capillary refill." c. "A capillary refill of four or more seconds in a patient of any age indicates that the patient is well oxygenated." d. "For a capillary refill test to be normal for a child, it must be assessed at room temperature and be less than two seconds."
A low forcep delivery is reported with code ________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).