Chiropractic assistant questions with correct answers

chronic stage CORRECT ANSWER Begins when sub-acute stage ends and may continue for indefinite amount of time. At this stage there may not be a possibility of fully resolving the patients condition so the goal becomes to manage it. Sub-Acute stage CORRECT ANSWER stage of healing that continues for an additional 1-3 weeks but may be up to 12 weeks for tissue healing. Treatment during this stage is for continuing to control pain, spasm, edema with the intent of improving range of motion. Improved muscle strength, reduction in ligaments. Intervertebral Foramen CORRECT ANSWER The spinal nerves exit the spinal column between two vertebra through this hole. Acute stage of healing CORRECT ANSWER Often considered within the first 72 hours (3 days) following an injury. This stage is directed at reducing pain, spasm, edema, or loss/reduction of function. Psychological therapeutics CORRECT ANSWER Any physical agent applied to produce therapeutic changes to biological tissues. Includes but not limited to thermal, acoustic, light, Mechanical. or electric energy. Kyphotic CORRECT ANSWER Normal curvature of the thoracic spine. "Backward curve" Thoracic Spine CORRECT ANSWER These are the 12 vertebra of the mid back which form joints with the ribs. Lordotic curve CORRECT ANSWER The normal curvature of the cervical spine. Curves forward in the middle of the curve.