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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. Carries lyme disease
spondylosis
deer tick
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
internal disc disruption
2. The growth of a bony deposit in soft tissues.
de quervain tenosynovitis
myositis ossificans
shin splints
tenosynovitis
3. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)
osteoarthriits
de quervain tenosynovitis
osteogenesis imperfecta
immobility
4. Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of sodium urate (uric acid) in and around joints - especially feet
tenosynovitis
dislocation
peyronie disease
gout
5. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
tenosynovitis
malocclusion
thoracic outlet syndrome
6. Hardening of the fingers - result of accumulation of scar tissue in hands
sclerodactyly
temporomandibular joint disorders
parasthesia
plantar fasciitis
7. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors
parasthesia
anaerobic metabolism
myasthenia gravis
muscular dystrophy
8. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.
bunion
esophogeal dysmotility
comminuted fracture
rheumatoid arthritis
9. 11 active tender points are found distributed among all quadrants of the body - along with fatigue - morning stifness - and poor quality sleep
bursitis
fibromyalgia
palmar fascitis
yes - be careful not to overtreat
10. Hormone controlling osteoblasts and osteoclasts
synarthroses
degenerative disc disease
calcitonin
raynaud phenomenon
11. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude
hernia
peyronie disease
osteoarthritis
ehlers-danlos syndrome
12. Taller than average with very long fingers
patellofemoral syndrome
fibromyalgia
marfan syndrome
ganglion cysts
13. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches
pes cavus
bursa
de quervain tenosynovitis
osteoporosis
14. Broken bone with one end wedged into the other
impacted fracture
bullseye
nucleus pulposus
rheumatoid arthritis
15. Thoracic outlet syndrome tests
wright and adsons
shin splints
anaerobic metabolism
hernia
16. Dupuytren contracture also called
carpal tunnel syndrome
strain
palmar fascitis
hyperlordosis
17. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies
rheumatoid arthritis
nucleus pulposus
bunion
spondylosis
18. Shattering of the broken bone
gout
nucleus pulposus
comminuted fracture
synarthroses
19. Packets of wrapped myofibers are bound in another connective tissue envelope creating bundles called
ganglion cysts
yes - be careful not to overtreat
fascicles
osteopenia
20. Muscles that work when adequate supplies of oxygen are easily accessible and burn very cleanly
cauda equina
aerobic metabolism
osgood-schlatter disease
bursa
21. Osteoarthritis in the spine
spondylosis
osteoporosis
muscular dystrophy
immobility
22. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion
ehlers-danlos syndrome
bursa
fibromyalgia
fascicles
23. X linked
tenosynovitis
carpal tunnel syndrome
muscular dystrophy
patellar tendonitis
24. 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.
thoracic outlet syndrome
compound fracture
endomysium
osteogenesis imperfecta
25. Bone bends and partially breaks
locally contraindicated
cauda equina
greenstick fracture
amphiarthroses
26. Injured ligament
fascicles
shin splints
sprain
tenosynovitis
27. 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
marfan syndrome
shin splints
fibromyalgia
comminuted fracture
28. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation
ehlers-danlos syndrome
myasthenia gravis
myositis ossificans
degenerative disc disease
29. Bone builders
myositis ossificans
osteoblasts
calcitonin
talangiectasia
30. Inflammation of the bursae
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
bursitis
osteogenesis imperfecta
tendinopathies
31. The shaft of long bones
fascicles
diaphysis
gout
phalen's maneuver
32. A loss of bone mass and density brought about by endocrine imbalances and poor metabolism of calcium
spondylosis
osteoporosis
rheumatoid arthritis
plantar fasciitis
33. Overdeveloped thoracic or lumbar curves or a lateral curve in the spine
fascicles
postural deviation
nucleus pulposus
plantar fasciitis
34. Literally means 'porous bones'
ganglion cysts
ganglion cysts
osteoporosis
esophogeal dysmotility
35. Discomfort walking UPstairs
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthriits
patellar tendonitis
bursitis
36. Injuries to joints in which the articulating bones are forcefully separated
dislocation
compound fracture
de quervain tenosynovitis
marfan syndrome
37. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.
hypermobile joints
dislocation
scleroderma
bursa
38. CREST symptoms for scleroderma
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
plantar fasciitis
scleroderma
nucleus pulposus
39. Lateral curve of the spine
tibial tuberosity
amphiarthroses
scoliosis
plantar fasciitis
40. Nucleus protrudes through the annulus but stays within the boudaries of the whole disc.
ganglion cysts
tendinopathies
bruxism
internal disc disruption
41. Gouty joints locally _____________ massage at all times
contraindicate
yes - be careful not to overtreat
hyperkyphosis
thrombosis
42. Teeth grinding
osteogenesis imperfecta
bruxism
osteoclasts
hypermobile joints
43. Recognized mainly by the trigger points in predictable locations
osteoarthritis
patellar tendonitis
myofascial pain syndrome
compound fracture
44. An umbrella term used to describe a variety of lower leg problems.
ehlers-danlos syndrome
osteopenia
shin splints
amphiarthroses
45. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful
ehlers-danlos syndrome
simple fracture
tibial tuberosity
osteoarthritis
46. Bone clearers
ganglion cysts
myofibers
impacted fracture
osteoclasts
47. Does fibromyalgia indicate massage
locally contraindicated
yes - be careful not to overtreat
osteoarthritis
hyperlordosis
48. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.
baker cysts
osgood-schlatter disease
osteoporosis
simple fracture
49. Overdeveloped lumbar curve
deer tick
bruxism
hyperlordosis
de quervain tenosynovitis
50. Fractures easily
osteoblasts
osgood-schlatter disease
shin splints
osteogenesis imperfecta