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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)
osteoarthriits
bunion
shin splints
thrombosis
2. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)
whiplash
gout
hypermobile joints
aerobic metabolism
3. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands
comminuted fracture
aerobic metabolism
sclerodactyly
tenosynovitis
4. Injury and damage to tendons
tendinopathies
diarthroses
temporomandibular joint disorders
myofascial pain syndrome
5. A protrusion at the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe that occurs when the toe is laterally deviated
paget disease
bunion
PRICES
ganglion cysts
6. Irritation and inflammation of tendons that pass through a synovial sheath
epitenon
spondylosis
tenosynovitis
scoliosis
7. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.
rheumatoid arthritis
muscular dystrophy
gout
comminuted fracture
8. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful
scoliosis
wright and adsons
immobility
tibial tuberosity
9. Freely movable joints
diarthroses
pes planus
epitenon
bullseye
10. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue
osteoarthritis
greenstick fracture
spondylosis
muscular dystrophy
11. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called
fascicles
fracture
dupuytren contracture
hyperkyphosis
12. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm
thoracic outlet syndrome
de quervain tenosynovitis
lactic acid
rheumatoid arthritis
13. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing
greenstick fracture
sclerodactyly
anaerobic metabolism
myasthenia gravis
14. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc
nucleus pulposus
ehlers-danlos syndrome
muscular dystrophy
patellar tendonitis
15. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.
carpal tunnel syndrome
osteoarthriits
internal disc disruption
strain
16. Chronic bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies
temporomandibular joint disorders
paget disease
myasthenia gravis
aerobic metabolism
17. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches
pes cavus
patellofemoral syndrome
ganglion cysts
shin splints
18. Small fluid-filled synovial sacs that are attached to tendinous sheaths or joint capsusles
muscular dystrophy
degenerative disc disease
patellar tendonitis
ganglion cysts
19. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors
disc disease
carpal tunnel syndrome
myasthenia gravis
bursitis
20. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies
spondylosis
patellar tendonitis
hernia
fibromyalgia
21. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine
yes - be careful not to overtreat
marfan syndrome
postural deviation
avascular osteonecrosis
22. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium
osteoporosis
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
sclerodactyly
contraindicate
23. Also known as synovial sheath
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
tinel's test
epitenon
myasthenia gravis
24. Byproduct of anaerobic combustion that is also a nerve irritant
peyronie disease
bursa
lactic acid
talangiectasia
25. A dysfunctional bite
myositis ossificans
plantar fasciitis
malocclusion
bunion
26. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests
osteogenesis imperfecta
wright and adsons
avascular osteonecrosis
patellofemoral syndrome
27. Hardening or thickening of the skin
carpal tunnel syndrome
scleroderma
calcinosis
endomysium
28. Overdeveloped lumbar curve
hyperlordosis
incomplete fracture
impacted fracture
dupuytren contracture
29. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine
scoliosis
fibromyalgia
spondylosis
ganglion cysts
30. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times
anaerobic metabolism
contraindicate
avascular osteonecrosis
scoliosis
31. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion
ehlers-danlos syndrome
bursa
fibromyalgia
de quervain tenosynovitis
32. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep
fibromyalgia
osteoarthritis
peyronie disease
carpal tunnel syndrome
33. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage
spondylosis
yes - be careful not to overtreat
patellar tendonitis
esophogeal dysmotility
34. The result of chronic or traumatic irritation at the insertion of the quadriceps tendon in combination with adolescent growth spurts
hyperlordosis
osgood-schlatter disease
bursa
locally contraindicate
35. Bone is completely broken but little or no damage has occurred to the surrounding soft tissues
rheumatoid arthritis
dislocation
simple fracture
myofascial pain syndrome
36. 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
malocclusion
aerobic metabolism
disc disease
patellofemoral syndrome
37. Idiopathic shrinking and thickening of the fascia on the palm of hand
incomplete fracture
dupuytren contracture
aerobic metabolism
shin splints
38. 'flat feet'
myasthenia gravis
pes planus
diaphysis
locally contraindicated
39. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues
myositis ossificans
rheumatoid arthritis
scleroderma
fibromyalgia
40. A collection of genetic disorders that lead to problems with connective tissues. it affects the musculoskeletal - cardiovascular - and integumentary systems.
raynaud phenomenon
calcitonin
ehlers-danlos syndrome
ankylosing spondylitis
41. Baker cysts pose the threat of
anaerobic metabolism
osgood-schlatter disease
whiplash
thrombosis
42. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.
aerobic metabolism
shin splints
calcitonin
fracture
43. Overdeveloped thoracic curve
bunion
myofascial pain syndrome
hyperkyphosis
osteoarthritis
44. 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.
tibial tuberosity
scleroderma
compound fracture
diaphysis
45. 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
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
shin splints
osteogenesis imperfecta
dislocation
46. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
dislocation
cauda equina
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
parasthesia
47. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis
tenosynovitis
marfan syndrome
de quervain tenosynovitis
thrombosis
48. Bone builders
comminuted fracture
osteoblasts
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
epimysium
49. Osteoarthritis in the spine
myofibers
lactic acid
wright and adsons
spondylosis
50. Dupuytren contracture also called
palmar fascitis
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
baker cysts
locally contraindicate