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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The nucleus pulposus or the surrounding anulus fibrosus of an intervetebral disc protrudes - putting pressure on nerve roots - the cauda equina - or the spinal cord






2. A condition in which scar tissue develops under the skin of the shaft of the penis






3. Literally means 'porous bones'






4. Joint inflammation brought about by wear and tear causing cumulative damage to articular cartilage






5. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






6. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot






7. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






8. Baker cysts _____________ massage






9. Chronic gastric problems






10. Inflammation of the bursae






11. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated






12. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






13. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.






14. An overuse disorder that can lead to damage of the patellar cartilage






15. X linked






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

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17. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.






18. Form small bumps that usually appear on the hand - wrist - or ankle. not usually painful.






19. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






20. Injured ligament






21. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue






22. 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.






23. Freely movable joints






24. Carries lyme disease






25. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






26. 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






27. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






28. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues






29. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






30. Torn muscle fibers






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






32. Small fluid-filled synovial sacs that are attached to tendinous sheaths or joint capsusles






33. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






34. Nucleus protrudes through the annulus but stays within the boudaries of the whole disc.






35. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing






36. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)






37. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium






38. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






39. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






40. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






41. Chronic bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies






42. Taller than average with very long fingers






43. Massage on myositis ossificans?






44. 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






45. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.






46. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






47. PRICES






48. The shaft of long bones






49. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






50. Bone clearers






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