0. Manual Manipulation for the Adaptive Sports Athlete
Shounuck I. Patel, DO
Samuel A. Yoakum, DO
Gina M. Benaquista DeSipio, DO
Julie Lanphere, DO
Arthur J. De Luigi, DO

1. Disclosures
none

2. Outline
Background
Definitions
Diagnosis
Techniques
Billing

3. Manual Therapy in Adaptive Sports
Valuable complementary treatment for injury in the adaptive sports athlete
Adaptive sports athletes can have musculoskeletal pain directly related to their condition, or secondary to injuries to which they are more susceptible

4. Adaptive sports Primary conditions Secondary injuries Spasticity
Lumbosacral/sacroiliac dysfunction due to limb length inequality, hemiparesis, etc.
Secondary injuries
Neck & Shoulder pain
Myofascial thoracic outlet syndrome
Scapular dyskinesia
Overuse syndromes
Tendinopathies/enthesopathies
Carpal tunnel syndrome

5. Definitions Manual manipulation/therapy
Hands-on mobilization, manipulation, and balancingn techniques involving articulations and/or soft tissues in order to improve range of motion, biomechanics, and function.

6. Manual therapy Acupressure Bodywork Bowen technique Chiropractic
Cranial Osteopathy
Craniosacral therapy
Indian head massage
Lomilomi
Manual lymphatic drainage
Massage therapy
Naprapathy
Osteopathic medicine
Physical therapy
Rolfing structural integration
Shiatsu
Thai massage
Tui na
Watsu

7. Osteopathic Medicine Definitions: •Osteopathy = Osteopathic medicine
•Osteopathic manipulative medicine = OMM
•Osteopathic manipulative treatment/techniques = OMT
•Doctor of Osteopathy = DO
According to the World Osteopathic Health Organization, Osteopathy is a
“…system of healthcare which relies on manual contact for diagnosis and treatment. It respects the relationship of body, mind and spirit in health and disease; it lays emphasis on the structural and functional integrity of the body and the body's intrinsic tendency for self-healing.”

8. Tenets of Osteopathy The body is a unit
Understanding this concept allows the treatment of patients as a functional whole.
Structure and Function are interrelated
According to AT Still, the founder of Osteopathy, “Disease is the result of anatomical abnormalities followed by physiologic discord”
The body possesses self-regulatory and self-healing mechanisms
Rational treatment is based on applying these principles

9. Case Example 40 yo F with T4 complete paraplegia
CC: sharp pain at posterior mid thoracic region
HPI: Pain began the day after hand cycling dozens of miles in a benefit race, and is band-like in upper-mid thoracic region Rt>Lt, stabbing in nature. No motor, sensory, bowel or bladder changes.

10. Diagnosis Somatic Dysfunction Tissue Texture Changes Asymmetry
Boggy/edematous, taught/hypertonic “knots”, ropy/fibrosed, atrophied, rigid, moist, dry
Asymmetry
‘Inspection’
Restriction of motion = a deeper look at A/PROM
Named for FREEDOM Of MOTION
Restricted motion is the BARRIER
Tenderness
Tenderpoints vs. Triggerpoints

11. Diagnosis Physiatric Exam <-> Osteopathic Exam
Inspection <-> Asymmetry
Palpation <-> Tissue texture and tenderness ROM <-> Restriction of motion
Motor, Sensory, Reflexes
Special tests

13. Tissue Texture Changes
Acute
Edematous
Erythematous
Boggy
Increased moisture
Chronic
No edema/erythema
Cool dry skin
Decreased muscle tone
Flaccid, ropy, fibrotic
Acute
Acute MSK injuries
OA exacerbation
Chronic
Atrophy in SCI/TBI/CVA
Old OA

14. Asymmetry Posture Scoliosis (kyphosis/lordosis, levo-/dextro-)
Side-to-side
Mastoid
Acromion
Lower ribs
Iliac crests
Greater trochanters
Lateral femoral condyles
Lateral malleoli

15. Restriction of motion Orthopedic Rheumatologic Somatic Dysfunction
Very Loose
Rheumatologic
Very Restricted
Somatic Dysfunction
Free in one direction + restricted in the other

16. Restriction of motion BARRIER stops motion
FREEDOM Of MOTION is opposite the barrier
Barriers
Anatomical
Physiological
Restrictive

17. Anatomical & Physiological Barriers

18. Restrictive Barrier

19. Case - Osteopathic exam
Tissue texture change:
Fullness and tenderness at suboccipital region
No skin changes
Asymmetry
R downward scapular rotation
Restriction of motion:
Cervical ROM decreased in left sidebending and rotation
Tenderness:
Point ttp Rt T4-T7 paraspinal region, Rt levator and Rt supraclavicular space resulting in band-like radiation of pain, concordant with chief complaint

20. Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques
Direct Techniques
Engage (go into) the dysfunctional barrier
Goal is moving through the barrier to restore normal motion
Indirect Techniques
Disengage (go away from) the barrier
Using the path of least resistance
Combined Techniques
Begin indirect, then go direct

21. OMT Soft tissue mobilization / Articulatory Techniques
Direct
Myofascial Release (MFR)
Direct or Indirect
Muscle Energy (contract-relax)
Jones Counterstrain & FPR
Indirect
High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA)
Low Velocity High Amplitude (LVHA)
Craniosacral

22. Massage techniques
Similarities with soft tissue mobilization/articulatory techniques and myofascial release
Effleurage = stroking and gliding (effortlessly)
Petrissage = kneading (pinching)
Tapotement = percussion (tapping)
Deep friction = deep linear/circular rubbing to prevent adhesions in subacute/chronic injuries
Acupressure = sustained deep pressure over acupuncture points OR Travell trigger points

23. Physical Therapy Contract-Relax Muscle Energy
Joint Mobilizations = “Mobs” = direct technique with a range of force and velocity (Grade I-V)
Deep articulation

24. Chiropractic “Adjustment” of subluxations Direct “thrust” maneuvers
Similarities with HVLA

25. Soft Tissue Mobilization
Soft tissue tensions affect function of the soft tissues and the joints to which they attach.
Allows treatment to other parts of the body to be more effective.
Gently and directly applying pressure as to separate the origin and insertion of muscle fibers from each other.
Deep articulation, in contrast, is the repeated engagement of the barrier or endpoint of joint motion in order to increase mobility and ROM.

26. Myofascial Release (MFR)
MFR is an umbrella term encompassing several types of osteopathic manipulative techniques (OMT) that stretch and release muscle and fascia restrictions.
MFR first involves palpating a restriction in the fascia/soft tissue.
Direct MFR = practitioner engages the restrictive barrier and holds until a release is felt in the tissue.
Indirect MFR = practitioner moves the myofascial structures away from the restrictive barrier.

27. Counterstrain Used to treat Tenderpoints
Tenderpoints are small tense edematous areas of tenderness typically located near tendon attachments, ligaments, or in the belly of some muscles.
Tenderpoints, unlike trigger points, do not radiate pain when compressed.

28. Counterstrain Jones Counterstrain = passive indirect technique
Muscle being treated is positioned at a point of balance or ease, away from the restrictive barrier.
“Fold and hold” for 90 sec
This is a neurosensory approach to the treatment of tenderpoints.
Mimicking the original strain position -> reducing aberrant afferent flow from the muscle spindle -> relaxes the muscle “spasm” associated with a tenderpoint

29. Facilitated Positional Release (FPR)
Indirect technique
Place tissue in neutral position to diminish tissue/joint tension in all planes
Add activating force (compression or distraction)
Takes 3-4 seconds to induce a release
Good for superficial muscles or deep intervertebral muscles

30. Muscle Energy
Muscle energy, also known as “contract-relax,” is a direct technique used to improve range of motion.
This is a form of OMT in which the patient actively uses his/her muscles against the practitioner’s resistance.
Physician engages a barrier and holds
Patient is instructed to contract the muscle against your holding force (Activating force)
Relax
Engage a new barrier
Repeat

31. Case Dx: Somatic dysfunction
Levator Scapulae spasm / strain versus zone of injury neuropathic pain
“Band-like” radiating pain is not typical of levator scapula referral patterns but this can present differently in the setting of neurological injury

32. Case - Diagnosis Myofascial pain syndrome Levator spasm / strain
Somatic dysfunction of Rib: elevated 1st rib (inhaled)
Somatic dysfunction of Cervical spine: C2 rotated right
Somatic dysfunction of Thoracic spine: right paraspinal muscles ropey and hypertonic
DDx includes neuropathic pain, fracture

33. Case - Treatment C2: muscle energy
1st rib: facilitated positional release
Thoracic paraspinal muscles: myofascial release
Levator muscle spasm: myofascial release or counterstrain
*in thoracic region, passive techniques because pt may not be able to provide enough force for active technique due to neurological level of injury

34. Billing OMT is a procedure
AMA CPT coding manual clearly states manipulation codes are NOT specialty- or profession-limiting
OMT not the same as Chiropractic Tx (CMT)
Separate and distinct codes
MDs & DOs can bill for OMT or CMT
CMT codes will not be covered here

35. Billing Perform & document thorough H&P
Perform & document diagnostic & therapeutic intervention
List ‘Somatic Dysfunction’ & the OMT codes
List secondary diagnoses
Use the -25 modifier on the E&M code
This may only be possible if E&M is for a distinctly separate issue than what is being treated by manipulation

36. CPT: Osteopathic procedure codes
Used for both inpatient and outpatient
98925 = 1-2 body regions
98926 = 3-4 body regions
98927 = 5-6 body regions
98928 = 7-8 body regions
98929 = 9-10 body regions

37. ICD-9 739 = Nonallopathic lesions, not elsewhere classified
Includes Segmental Dysfunction & Somatic Dysfunction
739.0 = Head & Occipitocervical regions
739.1 = Cervical & Cervicothoracic regions
739.2 = Thoracic & Thoracolumbar regions
739.3 = Lumbosacral region
739.4 = Sacral and sacrococcygeal regions
739.5 = Pelvic region
739.6 = Lower extremities
739.7 = Upper extremities, AC and SC regions
739.8 = Rib cage, costochondral and costovertebral regions
739.9 = Abdomen and other

38. Case Example - Billing ICD-9: CPT: 99213 = level 3 outpt follow up
344.1 = paraplegia
= Spasm of muscle
739.1 = Somatic dysfunction Cervical regions
739.2 = Somatic dysfunction Thoracic regions
39.8 = Somatic dysfunction Rib cage
CPT:
99213 = level 3 outpt follow up
-25 = another separate service offered
98926 = OMT 3 body regions

39. ICD-10-CM (2015) M99.0 = Segmental & Somatic Dysfunction
M99.00 = Head region
M99.01 = Cervical region
M99.02 = Thoracic region
M99.03 = Lumbar region
M99.04 = Sacral region
M99.05 = Pelvic region
M99.06 = Upper extremities
M99.07 = Lower extremities
M99.08 = Rib cage
M99.09 = Abdomen and other regions

40. ICD-10-PCS: Future procedure codes
7W0 = Osteopathic, Anatomical Regions, Treatment
7W00 = Head & Occipitocervical regions
7W01 = Cervical & Cervicothoracic regions
7W02 = Thoracic & Thoracolumbar regions
7W03 = Lumbosacral region
7W04 = Sacral and sacrococcygeal regions
7W05 = Pelvic region
7W06 = Lower extremities
7W07 = Upper extremities, AC and SC regions
7W08 = Rib cage, costochondral and costovertebral regions
7W09 = Abdomen and other

41. ICD-10-PCS: continued...
Each anatomical region is further subdivided by technique:
7W0_X_Z = Osteopathic treatment of ____ Region using ____
7W01X0Z = Cervical region using Articulatory-Raising forces
7W01X1Z = using Fascial Release
7W01X2Z = using General Mobilization
7W01X3Z = using High Velocity-Low Amplitude Forces
7W01X4Z = using Indirect Forces
7W01X5Z = using Low Velocity-High Amplitude Forces
7W01X6Z = using Lymphatic Pump
7W01X7Z = using Muscle Energy-Isometric Forces
7W01X8Z = using Muscle Energy-Isotonic Forces
7W01X9Z = using Other Method