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Massage Therapy Pathology

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1. Inflammation can be controlled by






2. Carpal tunnel test - tapping on the inside of wrist

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






4. Dupuytren contracture also called






5. Spider veins






6. Hernia located superior to the umbilicus






7. Discomfort walking UPstairs






8. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts






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






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






11. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine






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






13. Freely movable joints






14. Shattering of the broken bone






15. Occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm






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






17. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.






18. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen






19. Degenerative joint disease






20. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.






21. Chronic bone disorder in which healthy bone is rapidly reabsorbed and replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies






22. Chronic gastric problems






23. Also known as synovial sheath






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






25. PRICES






26. 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.






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






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






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






30. The shaft of long bones






31. Taller than average with very long fingers






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






33. Extensions of the spinal nerves between L1 and S5






34. A collection of genetic disorders that lead to problems with connective tissues. it affects the musculoskeletal - cardiovascular - and integumentary systems.






35. Injury and damage to tendons






36. 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






37. 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






38. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches






39. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'






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






41. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw






42. Idiopathic shrinking and thickening of the fascia on the palm of hand






43. Impaired circulation and vascular spasm in the hands






44. Lateral curve of the spine






45. Significant bone thinning






46. CREST symptoms for scleroderma






47. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests






48. Tough outer wrapping on intervertebral disc






49. Practically exclusive to youth athletes






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