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Massage Therapy Pathology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Chronic gastric problems






2. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






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






4. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________






5. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other






6. Significant bone thinning






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






8. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful






9. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






10. 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.






11. Also known as synovial sheath






12. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations






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






14. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






15. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage






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






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






18. Bone builders






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






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






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






22. Degenerative joint disease






23. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






24. Fractures easily






25. Torn muscle fibers






26. 'flat feet'






27. Spider veins






28. Freely movable joints






29. 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






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






31. Inflammation can be controlled by






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






33. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.






34. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion






35. Discomfort walking UPstairs






36. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times






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






38. 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.






39. Overdeveloped lumbar curve






40. Baker cysts pose the threat of






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






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






43. Slightly movable joints (vertebrae)






44. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis






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






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






47. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






48. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






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






50. Osteoarthritis in the spine