Arthritis Flashcards
Arthritis definition
Joint inflammation
Common types of arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Osteoarthritis definiton
A degenerative joint disease, partly resulting from wear and tear - the pressure of gravity causes physical damage to the joints
Osteoarthritis symptoms
Pain Tenderness Swelling Decreased function Development of bony spurs
Joints most affected by osteoarthritis
Kees
Hips
Hands
Spine
Contributing factors to Osteoarthritis
Obesity Age Excessive stress on joints Injury Genetic factors
Rheumatoid arthritis
An autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium (cell lining inside the joint
RA symptoms
Joint pain Stiffness Swelling Loss of joint function Fatigue
RA: Swan-neck deformity
Hyperextension of PIP joint with flexion of the DIP joint
RA: boutonniere deformity
Flexion of the PIP with hyperextension of the DIP joint
RA: Z-shaped thumb
Subluxation of the first MCP joint and compensatory hyperextension of the IP joint
Assessments for arthritis
Assessment of Motor and Process Skills
COPM
Goal attainment scale
Manual muscle test
OT Therapy Interventions
- Joint protection
- Energy conservation
- Psychological support
- Self management
Why do we use joint protection techniques
Continued stress on the arthritic joint that pull bones, muscles and tendons of the joint out of alignment causing further pain and deformities
Aim: to reduce biomechanical stress on joints
How to do joint protection
Avoid positions/movements that put pressure or stress on affected joints Work simplification Pacing Splinting Exercise
