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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A collection of signs and symptoms associated with the development of myofascial trigger points in muscles






2. Taller than average with very long fingers






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






4. Carries lyme disease






5. 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






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






7. Bone builders






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






9. Injury and damage to tendons






10. Baker cysts _____________ massage






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






12. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






13. Progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine






14. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






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






16. 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






17. Torn muscle fibers






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






19. Bone bends and partially breaks






20. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






21. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






22. Inflammation of the bursae






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

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






25. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)






26. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






27. Inflammation can be controlled by






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






29. Hardening or thickening of the skin






30. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin






31. Also known as synovial sheath






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






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






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






35. Muscles are composed of specialized threadlike cells that have the power to contract while bearing weight






36. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






37. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






38. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






40. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.






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






42. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






43. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






44. Injured ligament






45. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc






46. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors






47. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






48. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






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






50. Spider veins