Chapter 10: Neuritis

Question 1

_____________ - is the inflammation of nerves. It is also known as peripheral neuropathy. This disease affects the peripheral nerves throughout the body.

Answer 1

Peripheral neuritis

Question 2

______________ :Means regeneration or regrowth of a peripheral nerve. This regrowth is very slow, therefore, full function recovery will take a long time or some times not at all; therefore, regeneration is uncertain.

Answer 2

Nerve Recovery

Question 3

Nerve recovery in Relation to Massage. Except:

a. The therapist should be in communication with the client’s neurologist.
b. Therapist needs to learn the location/progression of the regenerating nerve.
c. Therapist needs to assess the client for loss of function, of affected muscles and joints.
d. Therapist needs no doctor’s permission to remove any protective devices

Answer 3

Except: d

Question 4

True or False:

Take note of your client’s morale. Give encouragement, this is very important during recovery time. Nerve recovery is easier if joints are mobile, tissue health is maintained and there is a boost to morale.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

_________ : Any injury, wound or infection that affects tissue over an area of a definite size. Can be disfiguring. It can result in motor and sensory loss and affect the client’s appearance.

Answer 5

Lesion

Question 6

Type pain felt in Peripheral neuritis is described as:

Answer 6

“pins and needles”

Question 7

What is age peripheral neuritis can occur?

Answer 7

Peripheral neuritis can occur at any age but is most common in men between ages 30 and 50.

Question 8

What are the causes of peripheral neuritis?

Answer 8

• alcoholism
• long-term chemical poisoning
• infectious diseases
• gout
• chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, lupus vitamin B-12 deficiency,
• poor nutrition

Question 9

_____________ : Inflammation of a nerve, characterized by pain and tenderness along its course and distribution. Client should be under supervision of M.D. for proper testing; often is a symptom of a more series illness.

Answer 9

General Neuritis

Question 10

True or False:

The actual treatment of neuritis is attended by an M.D. Massage therapists are never the primary caregiver with this type of illness; we can only assist in the treatment.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The following are causes of Neuritis. Except:

1. Trauma
2. Prolonged exposure to radiation
3. Poisoning (lead, arsenic, alcohol, drugs)
4. Disease (malaria, etc.)

Answer 11

Except: 2

Question 12

Description of pain in neuritis.

Answer 12

Constant dull pain, may be local or along the path of the nerve

Question 13

What are the signs and symptoms of neuritis?

Answer 13

• Pain Altered sensation - anesthesia-numbness, para-esthesia - pins and needles, dysesthesia - impairment of any sense especially touch Muscle twitching There may be atrophy and paralysis

Question 14

What are the aims of treatment for Neuritis?

Answer 14

• Decrease inflammation
• Relief of pressure and spasm G
• radually increase circulation to flush the site waste

Question 15

True or False:

Massage, hydrotherapy and remedial exercises are not contraindicated in acute stage Neuritis.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Hydrotherapy is used in subacute stage of neuritis which includes the used of:

Answer 16

vascular flush (moderate temperatures)

Question 17

Remedial Exercise is used in subacute stage of neuritis which includes:

Answer 17

• Passive Relax
• Active Free ROM within pain free range.
• Active assisted ROM may be needed

Question 18

Remedial Exercise is used in chronic stage of neuritis which includes:

Answer 18

Active resisted ROM

Question 19

Hydrotherapy is used in chronic stage of neuritis which includes the used of:

Answer 19

heat when inflammation has decreased