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What is acute injury assoc. w? |
Potential/actual tissue damage P! usually resolves when tissue heals |
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Examples of acute p!? |
Strain/sprain Lig injuries Tendonitis Contusion - bruise |
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How long is acute p!? |
<6 mos |
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What is acute p! a result from? |
Macro/microtraumatic tissue injury |
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After injury, what secondarily produces acute p!? |
The inflamm response |
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Why does acute p! occur? |
Damage to the nociceptors |
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Physiological signs of acute p! |
Sweating Pallor Nausea HR changes |
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Tx for acute p!? |
p! meds Gentle exercise Ice Pt. edu - posture relief ADs |
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Pt. instruction for acute p! |
Position for comfort Pain relieving modality at home Use AD if needed Take meds as prescribed |
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How long does chronic p! last? |
>6 mos |
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Chronic p! def.? |
Long lasting p! that effects pt.'s quality of life, well-being, and function. |
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Does chronic p! persist past healing phase? |
Yes |
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Examples of chronic p!? |
FIBRO RA Chronic fatigue syndrome Myofascial p! LBP
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Does chronic p! remain after noxious stimulus is removed? |
Yes |
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Effects of chronic p! |
Psychological, emotional, and sociological |
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Causes and risk factors of chronic p!? |
Injury & dz Genetic predisposition Gender Psychosocial history Physiological state @ time of injury Lifestyle |
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Psychosocial factors assoc. w chronic p!? |
Mind-body relationship Pain beliefs & coping Anxiety & fear avoidance Catastrophizing Depression & grieving Stress Non-organic findings Personality disorder Social support |
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Chronic p! tx |
Multidisciplinary approach Ther. ex. Adjunctive tx Alternative therapy Interventions to block p! pt. edu |
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Pt. instruction on chronic p!? |
Exercise everyday, 5-10min long Aerobic activity 10-20min Stretch gentle Perform exercises slow Discont. exercise w symptoms, tell clinician Let them know discomfort is norm. Ask questions when unsure |
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Malingering |
To pretend to have p! |
