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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






2. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






3. PRICES






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






5. Massage on myositis ossificans?






6. Dupuytren contracture also called






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






8. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






9. Inflammation of the bursae






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






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






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

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13. Torn muscle fibers






14. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






15. Injured ligament






16. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






17. 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.






18. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






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






20. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






21. Lateral curve of the spine






22. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






23. 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






24. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






25. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






26. 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.






27. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






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






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






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






31. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?






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






33. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






34. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.






35. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






36. Significant bone thinning






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






38. X linked






39. 'flat feet'






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. Teeth grinding






45. Taller than average with very long fingers






46. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






47. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






48. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






49. Bone clearers






50. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts