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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Baker cysts pose the threat of






2. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






3. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






4. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine






5. Taller than average with very long fingers






6. Dupuytren contracture also called






7. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






8. Spider veins






9. 'flat feet'






10. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called






11. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'






12. A group of genetic disorders that affect the formation of type I collagen fibers. it results in bones that fracture easily - along with decreased muscle mass - ligament laxity - postural deviations - and several other problems.






13. Injured ligament






14. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






15. Torn muscle fibers






16. The shaft of long bones






17. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones






18. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






19. Bone clearers






20. A collection of lower leg injuries including compartment syndromes - muscle tears - periostitis - hairline fractures - and other problems - brought on by overuse and/or misalignment at the ankle






21. Osteoarthritis in the spine






22. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.






23. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






24. Idiopathic shrinking and thickening of the fascia on the palm of hand






25. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles






26. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






27. Carpal tunnel test - holding the wrist in flexion for 1 minute

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28. PRICES






29. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






30. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






31. The result of chronic or traumatic irritation at the insertion of the quadriceps tendon in combination with adolescent growth spurts






32. Discomfort walking UPstairs






33. Baker cysts _____________ massage






34. A dysfunctional bite






35. Massage on myositis ossificans?






36. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






37. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






38. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






39. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






40. Bone is completely broken but little or no damage has occurred to the surrounding soft tissues






41. Literally means 'porous bones'






42. A condition in which blood supply to an area of bone is interrupted and the bone tissue consequently dies...occuring most frequently at the head of the femur






43. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






44. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated






45. Irritation and inflammation of tendons that pass through a synovial sheath






46. Complications: nodules on the sclera of eyes - dry eyes and mouth - pleuritis - inflammation of pericardial sac - hepatitis (infl. of liver) - vasculitis - bursitis - anemia - Raynaud syndrome






47. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






48. Shattering of the broken bone






49. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






50. Chronic gastric problems