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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches
talangiectasia
pes cavus
phalen's maneuver
nucleus pulposus
2. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.
osteoblasts
anaerobic metabolism
baker cysts
scoliosis
3. Lateral curve of the spine
malocclusion
scoliosis
calcitonin
plantar fasciitis
4. Osteoarthritis in the spine
parasthesia
esophogeal dysmotility
spondylosis
tinel's test
5. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.
bursitis
carpal tunnel syndrome
degenerative disc disease
scoliosis
6. Causes pain at the knee - stiffness after immobility - and discomfort walking DOWNstairs
carpal tunnel syndrome
patellofemoral syndrome
carpal tunnel syndrome
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
7. Freely movable joints
parasthesia
disc disease
diarthroses
myasthenia gravis
8. Literally means 'porous bones'
osteoporosis
diarthroses
internal disc disruption
simple fracture
9. Hardening or thickening of the skin
scleroderma
strain
osgood-schlatter disease
osteoblasts
10. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.
locally contraindicate
scleroderma
strain
phalen's maneuver
11. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine
patellofemoral syndrome
ankylosing spondylitis
diaphysis
calcitonin
12. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot
myofascial pain syndrome
plantar fibromatosis
hyperkyphosis
tendinopathies
13. 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
plantar fasciitis
osteogenesis imperfecta
hypermobile joints
avascular osteonecrosis
14. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors
deer tick
myasthenia gravis
spondylosis
pes planus
15. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant
palmar fascitis
lactic acid
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
diaphysis
16. Bone clearers
epimysium
sprain
osteoclasts
lyme disease
17. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope
spondylosis
ganglion cysts
locally contraindicated
endomysium
18. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
parasthesia
bursitis
whiplash
ganglion cysts
19. CREST symptoms for scleroderma
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
spondylosis
osgood-schlatter disease
myasthenia gravis
20. Massage on myositis ossificans?
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
epitenon
locally contraindicated
osgood-schlatter disease
21. The bone is cracked but not completely broken
incomplete fracture
tendinopathies
scoliosis
rheumatoid arthritis
22. Baker cysts _____________ massage
locally contraindicate
paget disease
hypermobile joints
compound fracture
23. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea
wright and adsons
tenosynovitis
rheumatoid arthritis
strain
24. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle
whiplash
hyperlordosis
spasms - cramps
pes cavus
25. A condition in which scar tissue develops under the skin of the shaft of the penis
peyronie disease
osteopenia
locally contraindicated
myositis ossificans
26. Nucleus protrudes through the annulus but stays within the boudaries of the whole disc.
internal disc disruption
myofibers
peyronie disease
degenerative disc disease
27. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)
immobility
synarthroses
spondylosis
spondylosis
28. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands
disc disease
pes cavus
myofascial pain syndrome
sclerodactyly
29. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash
bullseye
osteoblasts
plantar fasciitis
impacted fracture
30. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude
de quervain tenosynovitis
fibromyalgia
hernia
anaerobic metabolism
31. Bone bends and partially breaks
bruxism
ehlers-danlos syndrome
greenstick fracture
bursitis
32. A collection of genetic disorders that lead to problems with connective tissues. it affects the musculoskeletal - cardiovascular - and integumentary systems.
esophogeal dysmotility
ehlers-danlos syndrome
spondylosis
PRICES
33. Genetic defect leading to problems in the construction of fibrillin - a connective tissue fiber. All connective tissues are affected with the most serious occuring in the skeleton - cardiovascular system - and eyes.
marfan syndrome
osteoporosis
plantar fasciitis
scleroderma
34. Shattering of the broken bone
comminuted fracture
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
osteoblasts
immobility
35. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage
ganglion cysts
patellofemoral syndrome
aerobic metabolism
paget disease
36. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.
whiplash
scleroderma
de quervain tenosynovitis
carpal tunnel syndrome
37. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations
greenstick fracture
tibial tuberosity
carpal tunnel syndrome
myofascial pain syndrome
38. A dysfunctional bite
calcitonin
malocclusion
endomysium
bursa
39. Chronic bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies
ganglion cysts
avascular osteonecrosis
immobility
paget disease
40. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly
thrombosis
aerobic metabolism
incomplete fracture
myasthenia gravis
41. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated
spasms - cramps
spondylosis
diaphysis
dislocation
42. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion
bursa
tenosynovitis
synarthroses
strain
43. PRICES
temporomandibular joint disorders
fracture
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
immobility
44. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet
tendinopathies
plantar fibromatosis
gout
comminuted fracture
45. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues
anaerobic metabolism
pes planus
esophogeal dysmotility
fibromyalgia
46. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.
osteopenia
pes planus
impacted fracture
myositis ossificans
47. Discomfort walking UPstairs
osteoarthriits
bullseye
spondylosis
patellar tendonitis
48. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot
myasthenia gravis
myositis ossificans
plantar fasciitis
nucleus pulposus
49. The bone is completely broken and a great deal of soft tissue damage has occurred - the bone protrudes through the skin and is susceptible to infection.
gout
patellofemoral syndrome
compound fracture
paget disease
50. What muscles are associated with shin splints?
shin splints
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
esophogeal dysmotility
anaerobic metabolism