Chapter 21 Manual Lymphatic Drainage OVERVIEW. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle manual technique that involves mild, suprafacially applied mechanical stretches of the lymphatic collectors’ walls to enhance activity…
Chapter 48 Vasopneumatic Compression Devices (Intermittent Compression Pumps) OVERVIEW. Vasopneumatic compression devices (VCD) are a form of compression therapy that uses mechanical force from a pump to intermittently exerts external…
Chapter 8 Coordination: Communication and Documentation 8.1 Communication To communicate means to inform or make known.1 This section will address issues regarding (1) general communication principles, (2) communicating bad news,…
Chapter 50 Continuous Passive Motion OVERVIEW. Continuous passive motion (CPM) devices provide uninterrupted, joint-passive range of motion over a controlled range and speed (slow) for up to 24 hours per…
Chapter 62 Injection Therapy OVERVIEW. Joint and soft tissue injection may be administered to differentially diagnose (i.e., identify the pain source), treat soft tissue pain, reduce inflammation (e.g., corticosteroid injections),…
Chapter 24 Myofascial Release OVERVIEW. Myofascial release (MFR) is a manual therapy involving deep friction and stroking of the body’s fascia in order to improve its ability to move and…
Chapter 28 Adaptive Devices 28.1 Bath Chair OVERVIEW. A bath chair is an adaptive metal chair that is either stationary or designed with casters so it can be pushed by…
Chapter 63 Trigger Point Injection OVERVIEW. Trigger point therapy involves needling or repeated insertion and withdrawal of a needle1 into muscle tissue2 with the goal of mechanically breaking up pockets…
Chapter 22 Connective Tissue Massage (Bindegewebsmassage) OVERVIEW. Connective tissue massage (CTM, also called Bindegewebsmassage) is a deep massage technique of the fascia or connective tissue aimed at enhancing blood supply…
