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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
bruxism
scoliosis
lyme disease
2. Chronic bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies
paget disease
spondylosis
osgood-schlatter disease
epimysium
3. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.
scleroderma
pes planus
postural deviation
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
4. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.
paget disease
degenerative disc disease
internal disc disruption
marfan syndrome
5. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times
greenstick fracture
tenosynovitis
osteogenesis imperfecta
contraindicate
6. A dysfunctional bite
parasthesia
tibial tuberosity
synarthroses
malocclusion
7. Inflammation of the bursae
aerobic metabolism
pes cavus
impacted fracture
bursitis
8. Baker cysts pose the threat of
lyme disease
thrombosis
whiplash
osteoarthriits
9. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet
gout
patellar tendonitis
scleroderma
epigastric hernia
10. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.
osteoblasts
tinel's test
shin splints
marfan syndrome
11. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.
calcitonin
osteoporosis
internal disc disruption
carpal tunnel syndrome
12. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage
plantar fasciitis
endomysium
yes - be careful not to overtreat
osteopenia
13. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5
fibromyalgia
thoracic outlet syndrome
marfan syndrome
cauda equina
14. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen
disc disease
osteoarthriits
ganglion cysts
anaerobic metabolism
15. Bone is completely broken but little or no damage has occurred to the surrounding soft tissues
greenstick fracture
scleroderma
simple fracture
scoliosis
16. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant
locally contraindicate
paget disease
lactic acid
spasms - cramps
17. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
aerobic metabolism
dupuytren contracture
myofascial pain syndrome
18. What muscles are associated with shin splints?
shin splints
lyme disease
hernia
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
19. Injury and damage to tendons
tendinopathies
locally contraindicated
thoracic outlet syndrome
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
20. CREST symptoms for scleroderma
osteoarthritis
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
osteoarthritis
pes cavus
21. 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
fascicles
aerobic metabolism
bullseye
avascular osteonecrosis
22. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles
thrombosis
gout
myofascial pain syndrome
hyperlordosis
23. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus
aerobic metabolism
carpal tunnel syndrome
hyperkyphosis
epigastric hernia
24. A collection of genetic disorders that lead to problems with connective tissues. it affects the musculoskeletal - cardiovascular - and integumentary systems.
internal disc disruption
bullseye
ehlers-danlos syndrome
tinel's test
25. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
parasthesia
ehlers-danlos syndrome
dislocation
26. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches
wright and adsons
osteoarthriits
osteoporosis
pes cavus
27. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)
synarthroses
ganglion cysts
thrombosis
osteogenesis imperfecta
28. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.
myositis ossificans
locally contraindicated
impacted fracture
thrombosis
29. Freely movable joints
simple fracture
anaerobic metabolism
lactic acid
diarthroses
30. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle
spasms - cramps
osgood-schlatter disease
annulus fibrosus
muscular dystrophy
31. Injured ligament
talangiectasia
sprain
shin splints
osteoclasts
32. Degenerative joint disease
plantar fasciitis
osteoarthritis
osteogenesis imperfecta
osteoblasts
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.
avascular osteonecrosis
contraindicate
marfan syndrome
amphiarthroses
34. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude
hernia
greenstick fracture
immobility
tendinopathies
35. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.
rheumatoid arthritis
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
osteoarthritis
patellofemoral syndrome
36. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?
myofibers
epitenon
bunion
hypermobile joints
37. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea
hernia
calcitonin
osteoarthritis
tenosynovitis
38. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation
myositis ossificans
osteoarthriits
osgood-schlatter disease
annulus fibrosus
39. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue
muscular dystrophy
phalen's maneuver
fibromyalgia
epitenon
40. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated
plantar fasciitis
amphiarthroses
dislocation
myositis ossificans
41. Spider veins
osteoblasts
talangiectasia
greenstick fracture
spondylosis
42. Form small bumps that usually appear on the hand - wrist - or ankle. not usually painful.
gout
ganglion cysts
fracture
epigastric hernia
43. 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.
lactic acid
compound fracture
osteoporosis
patellofemoral syndrome
44. Hardening or thickening of the skin
postural deviation
osteoblasts
tenosynovitis
scleroderma
45. The shaft of long bones
patellar tendonitis
diaphysis
lactic acid
temporomandibular joint disorders
46. Also known as synovial sheath
deer tick
pes cavus
muscular dystrophy
epitenon
47. 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
immobility
tenosynovitis
diaphysis
shin splints
48. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine
osteopenia
disc disease
spondylosis
carpal tunnel syndrome
49. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________
immobility
ganglion cysts
osteoarthritis
parasthesia
50. Taller than average with very long fingers
muscular dystrophy
marfan syndrome
bullseye
postural deviation