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34 Cards in this Set
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What is a comminuted fracture?
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Shattering of broken bone
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What does RICE stand for?
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Rest
Ice Compression Elevation |
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What conditions are at a high risk for pathological fracture?
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Osteoporosis, Paget's disease
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What is a common pathology for runners?
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Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints
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What is Wolff's Law?
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Bone is living tissue, and remodels according to the stresses that are placed on it.
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What type of spasm contraindicates massage?
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Splinting
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What conditions are commonly associated with fibromyalgia?
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Chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, sleep disorders
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How should massage therapists treat people with fibromyalgia?
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Gentle massage to create relaxation and aid with toxic flushing
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What is the most serious condition that can be described as a shin splint?
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Acute exertional compartment syndrome
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Where are satellite points?
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Other muscle areas rather than the original source of
pain. |
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Why is it good to massage a person with myofascial pain syndrome?
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Massage breaks the pain-spasm cycle
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What is Paget's disease?
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Healthy bone is replaced with fibrous connective tissue that never fully calcifies.
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Where does the primary trigger point form?
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In taut bands of muscle fibers
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What is the difference between an osteoblast and an osteoclast?
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Osteoblasts build new bone, osteoclasts break down existing bone.
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How many tender points do you need to have fibromyalgia?
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11 out of 18
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What is another word for diarthrodial?
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Synovial
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What is the difference between a spasm and a cramp?
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Spasms are long lasting; cramps are short lived.
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What is lordosis?
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Overdeveloped lumbar curve
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What is kyphosis?
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Overdeveloped thoracic curve
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What is scoliosis?
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S, C or reverse-C curve in the spine.
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What are some diagnostic signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia?
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-Chronic pain for a minimum of 3 months
-11 out of 18 mapped tender points need to be active -Active tender points must be widely distributed |
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What are the products of aerobic respiration?
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Carbon dioxide and water
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What is the most severe form of muscular dystrophy?
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Duchenne
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What is a complication of acute exertional compartment syndrome?
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Tissue death
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What are the parts of a long bone?
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Diaphysis, epiphysis, articular cartilage, spongy bone, red marrow, yellow marrow, medullary cavity, compact bone, periosteum
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What is myositis ossificans?
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The growth of bony deposit in soft tissues
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Why can shin splints be very dangerous?
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The cycle of edema can limit blood flow and cause tissue death.
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What causes a muscle spasm?
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Oxygen deprivation causing ischemia
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What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
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Sprain - ligaments
Strain - tendons |
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What is a compound fracture?
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The bone is completely broken
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Who is at a higher risk for developing osteoporosis and why?
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Women because:
-lower bone density -childbirth drains calcium reserves -hormonal changes |
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Describe trigger points in general
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Palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers
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What are some early signs of osteoporosis?
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Compression fractures in the vertebrae
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Is the number of people who have fibromyalgia accurate?
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No, men may be less likely to seek medical intervention for symptoms.
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