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Massage Therapy Pathology
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1. Causes pain at the knee - stiffness after immobility - and discomfort walking DOWNstairs
strain
ganglion cysts
patellofemoral syndrome
PRICES
2. Any kind of broken or cracked bone
fibromyalgia
esophogeal dysmotility
incomplete fracture
fracture
3. Autoimmume disease in which the immune system agents attack synovial membranes - particularly of the joints in the hands and feet.
rheumatoid arthritis
anaerobic metabolism
nucleus pulposus
yes - be careful not to overtreat
4. Usually caused by trauma - repetitive movement - infection - or gonorrhea
marfan syndrome
malocclusion
spondylosis
tenosynovitis
5. The result of chronic or traumatic irritation at the insertion of the quadriceps tendon in combination with adolescent growth spurts
marfan syndrome
myasthenia gravis
osteoporosis
osgood-schlatter disease
6. 'caved feet' or hyperaccentuated/jammed arches
osteoporosis
rheumatoid arthritis
paget disease
pes cavus
7. Pins-and-needles sensation is felt along the affected dermatones
shin splints
palmar fascitis
parasthesia
bursitis
8. PRICES
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
phalen's maneuver
tenosynovitis
immobility
9. 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.
marfan syndrome
de quervain tenosynovitis
osgood-schlatter disease
myasthenia gravis
10. Small - cumulative tears of the annulus - along with decreased disc height and dehydration of the nucleus.
greenstick fracture
degenerative disc disease
bursa
carpal tunnel syndrome
11. Weakness in facial muscles - difficulty speech - eating - swallowing
dupuytren contracture
spasms - cramps
myasthenia gravis
protection - rest - ice - compression - elevation - support
12. Plantar fasciitis is painful after prolonged ______________
immobility
shin splints
simple fracture
dislocation
13. Tingling - numbness - and weakness in the thumb - pointer - middle - and medial half of ring finger.
carpal tunnel syndrome
malocclusion
ganglion cysts
raynaud phenomenon
14. Degenerative joint disease
diaphysis
deer tick
osteoarthritis
marfan syndrome
15. Baker cysts pose the threat of
myasthenia gravis
de quervain tenosynovitis
thrombosis
ganglion cysts
16. (ledderhose disease) is essentially the same as dupuytren contracture - but it develops on the plantar aspect of the foot
plantar fibromatosis
annulus fibrosus
sprain
peyronie disease
17. Neuromuscular disorder - autoimmune attacks acetylcholine receptors
spasms - cramps
plantar fasciitis
myasthenia gravis
bunion
18. A hole or rip through which the abdominal contents may protrude
muscular dystrophy
palmar fascitis
hernia
spondylosis
19. The bone is cracked but not completely broken
incomplete fracture
parasthesia
osteogenesis imperfecta
osteoclasts
20. Chronic autoimmune disorder involving damage to small blood vessels - leading to abnormal accumulations of collagen in the skin and other tissues.
scleroderma
marfan syndrome
osteoarthriits
degenerative disc disease
21. Blends into the subcutaneous layer of the skin
bruxism
epimysium
tinel's test
amphiarthroses
22. Muscles are composed of specialized threadlike cells that have the power to contract while bearing weight
myofascial pain syndrome
myofibers
simple fracture
dislocation
23. A multitude of problems in and around the jaw
temporomandibular joint disorders
calcitonin
avascular osteonecrosis
immobility
24. Muscle that works without adequat oxygen
patellofemoral syndrome
dupuytren contracture
anaerobic metabolism
scoliosis
25. CREST symptoms for scleroderma
patellofemoral syndrome
sclerodactyly
calcinosis - raynaud phenomenon - esophageal dysmotility - sclerodactyly - telangiectasia
endomysium
26. Carries lyme disease
deer tick
fascicles
bruxism
tenosynovitis
27. A dysfunctional bite
epitenon
osteoclasts
malocclusion
dupuytren contracture
28. Bone builders
osteoblasts
tibial tuberosity
osteopenia
marfan syndrome
29. 'fusion' of vertebral bodies
talangiectasia
temporomandibular joint disorders
thrombosis
spondylosis
30. Irritation of the median nerve as it passes under the transverse carpal ligament into the wrist.
impacted fracture
carpal tunnel syndrome
greenstick fracture
disc disease
31. 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.
plantar fasciitis
temporomandibular joint disorders
osteogenesis imperfecta
compound fracture
32. Fluid filled sac that acts as a protective cushion
epimysium
scleroderma
esophogeal dysmotility
bursa
33. A condition caused by repeated microscopic injury to the plantar fascia of the foot
diarthroses
hypermobile joints
plantar fasciitis
sclerodactyly
34. Bulges at the distal interphalangeal joints (DIPs) and at the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPs)
osteoarthriits
marfan syndrome
spondylosis
comminuted fracture
35. Lyme disease causes a ____________ shaped rash
bullseye
thoracic outlet syndrome
hypermobile joints
rheumatoid arthritis
36. Bone clearers
osteoclasts
calcinosis
osteoarthritis
shin splints
37. Hyaluronic acid and glucosamine are inside _______________
locally contraindicated
muscular dystrophy
plantar fasciitis
ganglion cysts
38. In osgood-schlatter disease the ______________ is hot - swollen - and painful
tendinopathies
plantar fasciitis
baker cysts
tibial tuberosity
39. Degeneration of the bones and discs in the spine
osteoarthriits
anaerobic metabolism
sprain
spondylosis
40. Soft - gelatinous center of intervertebral disc
lactic acid
nucleus pulposus
osteoblasts
osteoporosis
41. Irritation and inflammation of tendons that pass through a synovial sheath
plantar fibromatosis
shin splints
tenosynovitis
avascular osteonecrosis
42. A group of related inherited disorders characterized by degeneration and wasting of muscle tissue
muscular dystrophy
epigastric hernia
bullseye
impacted fracture
43. Injury and damage to tendons
tendinopathies
ganglion cysts
osteoporosis
comminuted fracture
44. 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
disc disease
osteoarthriits
anaerobic metabolism
dupuytren contracture
45. Synovial sheath in thumb affected by tenosynovitis
lactic acid
esophogeal dysmotility
fibromyalgia
de quervain tenosynovitis
46. Means muscle inflammation with bone formation
muscular dystrophy
thrombosis
plantar fibromatosis
myositis ossificans
47. Chronic pain syndrome involving sleep disorders and the development of a predictable pattern of tender points in muscles and other soft tissues
fibromyalgia
hyperlordosis
aerobic metabolism
locally contraindicate
48. An infection of a spirochetal infection called 'borrelia burgdorferi'
lyme disease
comminuted fracture
bullseye
synarthroses
49. Teeth grinding
bruxism
cauda equina
sprain
palmar fascitis
50. Synovial cysts found in the popliteal fossa - usually on the medial side.
muscular dystrophy
calcinosis
baker cysts
osteoblasts