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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet
plantar fasciitis
gout
myositis ossificans
locally contraindicated
2. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation
tibial tuberosity
osteoarthritis
myositis ossificans
hyperlordosis
3. Immovable joints (between cranial bones)
spondylosis
bursa
synarthroses
myofascial pain syndrome
4. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.
baker cysts
synarthroses
dupuytren contracture
comminuted fracture
5. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful
tibial tuberosity
myofascial pain syndrome
sprain
bruxism
6. Carries lyme disease
immobility
calcinosis
deer tick
ankylosing spondylitis
7. 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
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
thoracic outlet syndrome
myositis ossificans
shin splints
8. Teeth grinding
bruxism
tenosynovitis
osteoblasts
fracture
9. What muscles are associated with shin splints?
tiabialis anterior tibialist posterior
bursa
carpal tunnel syndrome
osteoarthriits
10. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.
shin splints
impacted fracture
esophogeal dysmotility
osteoarthritis
11. 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.
tenosynovitis
tendinopathies
aerobic metabolism
marfan syndrome
12. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)
patellofemoral syndrome
amphiarthroses
sprain
myositis ossificans
13. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)
diarthroses
hypermobile joints
osteoarthriits
yes - be careful not to overtreat
14. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.
carpal tunnel syndrome
osteoarthritis
osteoporosis
scleroderma
15. 'flat feet'
pes planus
shin splints
bruxism
osteoporosis
16. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands
endomysium
raynaud phenomenon
annulus fibrosus
cauda equina
17. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________
locally contraindicated
parasthesia
hypermobile joints
immobility
18. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw
temporomandibular joint disorders
amphiarthroses
ankylosing spondylitis
spondylosis
19. Massage on myositis ossificans?
yes - be careful not to overtreat
internal disc disruption
locally contraindicated
rheumatoid arthritis
20. CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration)
patellofemoral syndrome
esophogeal dysmotility
whiplash
ehlers-danlos syndrome
21. 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
muscular dystrophy
incomplete fracture
comminuted fracture
avascular osteonecrosis
22. Injury and damage to tendons
bunion
tendinopathies
palmar fascitis
dupuytren contracture
23. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen
parasthesia
anaerobic metabolism
dislocation
raynaud phenomenon
24. Bone builders
aerobic metabolism
osteoblasts
talangiectasia
rheumatoid arthritis
25. Bone bends and partially breaks
greenstick fracture
epitenon
bursitis
epimysium
26. An involuntary contraction of a voluntary muscle
ganglion cysts
greenstick fracture
spasms - cramps
simple fracture
27. Baker cysts _____________ massage
locally contraindicate
spasms - cramps
phalen's maneuver
fracture
28. Significant bone thinning
spondylosis
osteopenia
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
osteoporosis
29. The shaft of long bones
rheumatoid arthritis
fibromyalgia
tinel's test
diaphysis
30. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin
nucleus pulposus
epimysium
lactic acid
hyperkyphosis
31. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc
bruxism
cauda equina
scleroderma
nucleus pulposus
32. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.
ganglion cysts
carpal tunnel syndrome
osteopenia
raynaud phenomenon
33. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium
osteoporosis
shin splints
incomplete fracture
fascicles
34. Bone clearers
whiplash
osteoclasts
spondylosis
yes - be careful not to overtreat
35. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc
osteoarthritis
annulus fibrosus
pes cavus
endomysium
36. How is ehlers-danlos syndrome recognized?
hypermobile joints
synarthroses
osteogenesis imperfecta
bruxism
37. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm
plantar fasciitis
hernia
thoracic outlet syndrome
epitenon
38. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated
scoliosis
talangiectasia
dislocation
synarthroses
39. 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
aerobic metabolism
rheumatoid arthritis
plantar fasciitis
endomysium
40. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.
calcitonin
sprain
rheumatoid arthritis
myasthenia gravis
41. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude
hernia
postural deviation
parasthesia
tibial tuberosity
42. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors
myasthenia gravis
plantar fasciitis
ganglion cysts
yes - be careful not to overtreat
43. The bone is cracked but not completely broken
incomplete fracture
ganglion cysts
aerobic metabolism
patellofemoral syndrome
44. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus
epitenon
epigastric hernia
greenstick fracture
de quervain tenosynovitis
45. Accumulation of calcium deposits in the skin - especially fingers
calcinosis
osteogenesis imperfecta
myofascial pain syndrome
incomplete fracture
46. Rolling ice log with foot is indicated for
patellofemoral syndrome
synarthroses
thrombosis
plantar fasciitis
47. Bone is completely broken but little or no damage has occurred to the surrounding soft tissues
simple fracture
whiplash
internal disc disruption
deer tick
48. Muscles are composed of specialized threadlike cells that have the power to contract while bearing weight
fascicles
simple fracture
osteoblasts
myofibers
49. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________
carpal tunnel syndrome
parasthesia
ganglion cysts
thoracic outlet syndrome
50. Overdeveloped thoracic curve
hyperkyphosis
sprain
temporomandibular joint disorders
spasms - cramps