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1
Q

What is the GTO technique used to remediate?

A

DECREASE TENSION IN A TENDON

2
Q

How is the GTO technique performed? (3)

A
LOCATE TENDON
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INCREASE TENSION WITH SPECIFIC COMPRESSION CLOSEST TO MUSCULOSKELETAL JUNCTION
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HOLD FOR 30-60 SECOND TO RELAX
3
Q

What is the mm approximation technique used to remediate?

A

DECREASE TENSION OF MUSCLE SPINDLE

4
Q

How is the mm approximation technique performed? (3)

A
2 ENDS OF MM BROUGHT CLOSER TOGETHER
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HELD FOR 30 SECONDS 
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SLOWLY RELEASED
5
Q

What is the reciprocal inhibition (R/I) technique used to remediate? (2)

A

DECREASE SPASM
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INCREASE ROM

6
Q

How is the reciprocal inhibition (R/I) technique performed? (3)

A
TAKE MM TO END RANGE
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CONTRACT OPPOSING MM 7-10 SECOND AT 20%
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RELAX AND MOVE MM TO NEXT BARRIER
7
Q

What is the autogenic inhibition technique used to remediate?

*aka PIR

A

INCREASE ROM

8
Q

How is the autogenic inhibition technique performed? (3)

*aka PIR

A
TAKE MM TO COMPLETE END RANGE
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HAVE PATIENT CONTRACT
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STRETCH ON EXHALE THROUGH 3 BARRIERS