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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)






2. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






3. Injured ligament






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






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






6. Bone builders






7. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies






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






9. Any kind of broken or cracked bone






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






11. Lateral curve of the spine






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






13. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






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






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






16. 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.






17. Also known as synovial sheath






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






19. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






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






21. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for






22. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






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






24. Myofibers are encased in this connective tissue envelope






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






26. PRICES






27. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________






28. Baker cysts pose the threat of






29. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






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






31. Baker cysts _____________ massage






32. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






33. Inflammation can be controlled by






34. X linked






35. Degenerative joint disease






36. 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.






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

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38. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






39. Literally means 'porous bones'






40. Teeth grinding






41. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash






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






43. Chronic gastric problems






44. Overdeveloped thoracic curve






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






46. Hardening or thickening of the skin






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






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






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






50. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus