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neuralgia define:
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nerve pain
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neuritis define:
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inflammation of a nerve
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neuropathy define:
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weakness in a distal area of a peripheral nerve
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dementia define:
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deficiency in brain fx
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referred pain define:
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pain felt distant from site of injury (eg angina pectoris)
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Hydrocephalus define:
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increased CSF surrounding brain
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Meningitis *define:
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contagious inflammation of meninges (CONTR)
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Encephalitis *define:
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inflammation of brain, (CONTR)
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"meningoencephalitis" define:
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term indicates infection of both brain and meninges
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seizures define:
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skeletal muscle group contractions w/ loss of consc.
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stroke define:
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cardiovascular accident (CVA)
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poliomyelitis define:
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grey matter spinal cord inflammation
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis define:
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Lou Gehrig's disease
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multiple sclerosis define:
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demyelination of neurons in CNS, progressive
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Huntington's disease define:
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contorted rigid arms/trunk/face, progressive & fatal
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Spina bifida define:
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vertebral arch fails to close
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thoracic outlet syndrome define:
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compression of brachial plexus/subclavian artery
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carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) define:
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neuropathy involving median nerve in wrist
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epilepsy define:
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seizures fr long-term brain disturbances
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Parkinson's disease define:
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degenerative motor neuron disorder
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Alzheimer's disease define:
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progressive, w/ dementia; personality fragmentation
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sciatica define:
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neuritis of sciatic nerve
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Bell's palsy define:
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neuritis of facial nerve (cranial nerve VII); paralysis
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trigeminal neuralgia define:
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"tic douloureux"; degeneration or compression of trig.
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cerebral palsy define:
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permanent, nonprogressive motor disabilities
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Hydrocephalus (cause=)
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CSF oversecretion; impaired absorption; obstruction of CSF drainage pathways
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Meningitis *(cause=)
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infection, bacterial or viral, spread fr upper resp tract infection, otitis media or pneumonia
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Encephalitis *(cause=)
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viral infection via mosquito, tick, rabid animal or through respiratory channels
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seizures (cause=)
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increased activity of brain from injury, fever or tumor
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stroke (cause=)
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ischemia from blood vessel rupture or occlusion; leads to brain damage
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poliomyelitis (cause=)
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viral infection destroys only certain motor nerve cells in brain and spinal cord
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (cause=)
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loss of motor neurons in spinal and lower cranial nerves; progressive; fatal
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multiple sclerosis (cause=)
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unknown cause; faulty nerve conduction causes weakness and uncoordinated activity
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Huntington's disease (cause=)
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cause: genetic defect in frontal cortex of brain; leads to incapacitation and death after 15 yrs
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Spina bifida (cause=)
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genetic defect; happens in early fetal development
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thoracic outlet syndrome (cause=)
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tight scalenes; cervical rib
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carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) (cause=)
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compressed median nerve fr tenosynovitis; inflammation of flexor retinaculum
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epilepsy (cause=)
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cause unknown; increased electrical activity of brain
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Parkinson's disease (cause=)
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loss of cells in substantia nigra that produces dopamine; decreased dopamine production
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Alzheimer's disease (cause=)
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genetic defect of chromosome 21; decreases production of acetylcholine (brain NT)
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sciatica (cause=)
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trauma; bacterial infection; tight surrounding muscles (piriformis)
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Bell's palsy (cause=)
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bacterial or viral infection OR trauma to the nerve
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trigeminal neuralgia (cause=)
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trauma; compression of nerve
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cerebral palsy (cause=)
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derived fr perinatal brain injury, eg trauma, infection, toxemia
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tension headache (cause=)
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stress, overuse, sustained awkward position of neck
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migraine headache (cause=)
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migraine: stress, caffeine, oral contr, smoke, triggers food/smells
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Hydrocephalus, signs/symptoms:
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can accompany many other disorders
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Meningitis *, signs/symptoms:
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50% fatal w/o tx, 5% w tx, CSF blocked causes hearing/vision loss, brain damage, delirium, coma
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Encephalitis *, signs/symptoms:
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leads to nerve cell degeneration, brain damage, symptoms: fever, malaise, headache, seizures, coma
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"meningoencephalitis", signs/symptoms:
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seizures, signs/symptoms:
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sudden, involuntary. Avoid perfumes (trigger seizures), avoid painful or deep massage all the time
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stroke, signs/symptoms:
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3rd leading cuase of death in US after cancer and heart attack.
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poliomyelitis, signs/symptoms:
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1% paralysis result, fatal if respiratory muscles; repiratory/GI tract infection symptoms; antibodies work
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, signs/symptoms:
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age 50-75; no tx or known cause; weakness in mouth, throat, extremities to impaired breathing, death
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multiple sclerosis, signs/symptoms:
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age 20-40; (plaques = areas of demyelination)
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Huntington's disease, signs/symptoms:
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massage may sooth spasm, imporve motor fx, and improve well being
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Spina bifida, signs/symptoms:
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condition remains asympomatic unless the meninges or spinal cord protrudes, massage helpful
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thoracic outlet syndrome, signs/symptoms:
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brachial plexus/subclavian artery as it passes thru ant/mid scalene under clav and pec minor twd axilla
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carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), signs/symptoms:
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pain, paresthesia (tingling/partial numb), anesthesia (numb), atrophy of thumb ("ape hand")
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epilepsy, contra/ind of massage:
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deep tissue or painful massage CONTRAINDICATED for seizure prone; avoid perfume triggers
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Parkinson's disease, signs/symptoms:
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tremors, bradykinesia, weak, tired, poor balance, slow speech, mask face, fine motor fx impaired
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Alzheimer's disease, signs/symptoms:
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loss of memory (short, then long term); massage may help spasm, improve motor fx & improve wellness
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sciatica , tx:
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massage lumbar and post thigh to relieve compressed nerve; if no improvement after several tx, refer
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Bell's palsy, signs/symptoms:
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temporary paralysis of one side of the face
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trigeminal neuralgia ,signs/symptoms:
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associated neuralgia or pain along the nerve distribution; "massage may aggravate condition"
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cerebral palsy , signs/symptoms:
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lesions affect motor areas in brain, motor or mental impairment results (eg spastic paralysis)
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tension headache, signs/symptoms:
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compression of blood vessels and nerves after sustained contraction of muscles in head/neck
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migraine headache, signs/symptoms:
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vasoconstriction/dilation of cerebral blood vessels, throbbing pain flashing lights, blind spots, 2x vision, nausea, etc
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seizures (massage contra/ind?)
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CONT during seizure
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stroke (massage contra/ind?)
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gentle, avoid pressure on arteries consult doctor
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poliomyelitis (massage contra/ind?)
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yes in post acute phase; helps circulation, tonus and lower anxiety
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (massage contra/ind?)
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helps spasms, motor fx, well being consult doctor, involve friend in tx
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multiple sclerosis (massage contra/ind?)
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CAUTION, sensitive
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Huntington's disease (massage contra/ind?)
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okay consult doctor, involve friend in tx
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Spina bifida (massage contra/ind?)
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CONT avoid area
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thoracic outlet syndrome (massage contra/ind?)
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use caution avoid prolonged deep pressure shoulder girdle, etc
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carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) (massage contra/ind?)
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cervical, pec minor, arms helpful
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epilepsy (massage contra/ind?)
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CONTR during seizure consult doctor if in doubt
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Parkinson's disease (massage contra/ind?)
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may help spasms/stress consult doctor
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Alzheimer's disease (massage contra/ind?)
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include family member in tx
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sciatica (massage contra/ind?)
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refer to doctor if no improvement w/ tx
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Bell's palsy (massage contra/ind?)
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caution at ear area
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trigeminal neuralgia (massage contra/ind?)
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CONTR area
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cerebral palsy (massage contra/ind?)
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avoid deep work consult doctor
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