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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. PRICES






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






3. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant






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






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






6. X linked






7. What muscles are associated with shin splints?






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






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






10. Significant bone thinning






11. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






12. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






13. Massage on myositis ossificans?






14. 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.






15. Bone bends and partially breaks






16. 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






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






18. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.






19. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.






20. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea






21. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands






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






23. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






24. Baker cysts _____________ massage






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






26. Discomfort walking UPstairs






27. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






28. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






29. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






30. Injured ligament






31. 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.






32. 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






33. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






34. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly






35. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






37. The shaft of long bones






38. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot






39. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude






40. Causes pain at the knee - stiffness after immobility - and discomfort walking DOWNstairs






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






42. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






43. Lateral curve of the spine






44. 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






45. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






47. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet






48. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






49. Literally means 'porous bones'






50. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc