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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Baker cysts _____________ massage






2. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers






3. X linked






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






5. Inflammation of the bursae






6. Bone clearers






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






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






9. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep






10. Bone bends and partially breaks






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






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






13. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






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






15. Carpal tunnel test - tapping on the inside of wrist

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16. Teeth grinding






17. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






18. 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.






19. Dupuytren contracture also called






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






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






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






23. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle






24. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






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






26. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






27. Inflammation can be controlled by






28. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)






29. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation






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






31. The bone is cracked but not completely broken






32. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






33. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






34. A dysfunctional bite






35. Injury and damage to tendons






36. Baker cysts pose the threat of






37. Degenerative joint disease






38. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






39. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






40. The result of chronic or traumatic irritation at the insertion of the quadriceps tendon in combination with adolescent growth spurts






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






42. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






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






44. Fractures easily






45. Literally means 'porous bones'






46. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






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






48. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






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






50. Discomfort walking UPstairs