Chapter 15: Considerations for Clients with Musculoskeletal Issues

Question 1

MRI

Answer 1

A diagnostic modality in which the patient is placed within a strong magnetic field and the effect of high-frequency radio waves on water molecules within the tissues is recorded.

Question 2

Computed Tomography

Answer 2

A development of x ray technology to examine the soft tissues of the body.

Question 3

Inflammation

Answer 3

A protective tissue response to injury or destruction in the tissues, that serves to destroy, dilute, Orwell off injurious agents and the injured tissues.

Question 4

Venous Return

Answer 4

Return to the heart of the circulatory fluids by way of the veins.

Question 5

Remodeling

Answer 5

A phase of healing that starts 3 - 6 weeks after onset of injury and may last for a year or more. the tissue attempts to restore structure and increase scar tissue strength.

Question 6

Asymptomatic

Answer 6

Without the presence of symptoms.

Question 7

Strain

Answer 7

A stretch, tear, or rip in the muscle or adjacent tissue such as the fascia or tendon,

Question 8

Sprain

Answer 8

A traumatic joint twist that results in stretching or tearing of the stabilizing connective tissues; mainly involves ligaments or joint capsules, and causes discoloration, swelling, and pain.

Question 9

Non-contact injury

Answer 9

An injury that occurs through a non-contact mechanism and is not from something or someone hitting them.

Question 10

Cartilage

Answer 10

A smooth, semi-opaque material that absorbs shock and reduces friction between the bones of a joint.

Question 11

Fracture

Answer 11

Any break in the continuity of a bone, ranging from a small crack, to a more severe break with many fragments.

Question 12

Concussion

Answer 12

A type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or hit to the body that causes the head and brain to rapidly move back and forth.

Question 13

Tendinitis

Answer 13

lnflammation of a tendon.

Question 14

Bursitis

Answer 14

Swelling and inflammation in the bursa that results from overuse.

Question 15

Fasciitis

Answer 15

An inflammation of the fascia.

Question 16

Bursa

Answer 16

A sac of fluid that is present in areas of the body that are potential sites of friction.

Question 17

Iliotibial band syndrome

Answer 17

A repetitive overuse condition that occurs when the distal portion of the iliotibial band rubs against the lateral femoral epicondyle.

Question 18

Plantar Fasciitis

Answer 18

Distal movement of the plantar surface of the foot; opposite of dorsiflexion.

Question 19

Self-myofascial release

Answer 19

The act of rolling he’s own body on a round foam roller or other training tool and then massaging away restrictions to normal extensibility.

Question 20

Herniated disc

Answer 20

A rupture of the outer layers of fibers that surround the gelatinous portion of disc.

Question 21

Kyphosis

Answer 21

Excessive posterior curvature of the spine, typically seen in the thoracic region.

Question 22

Impingement Syndrome

Answer 22

Reduction of space for the supraspinatus muscle and/or the long head of the biceps tendon to pass under the anterior edge of the acromion and coracoacromial ligament.

Question 23

Lateral Epicondylitis

Answer 23

An injury resulting from the repetitive overloading of the wrist and finger extensors that originate at the lateral epicondyle; often referred to as “tennis elbow.”

Question 24

Medial Epicondylitis

Answer 24

An injury that results from an overload of the wrist flexors and forearm pronators.

Question 25

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Answer 25

A pathology of the wrist and hand that occurs when the median nerve, which extends from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist.

Question 26

Posterior Chain

Answer 26

A group of muscles, tendons, and ligaments on the posterior kinetic chain of the body.

Question 27

Piriformis Syndrome

Answer 27

A neuromuscular condition that is shown by the hip and buttock pain caused by the piriformis muscles compressing the sciatic nerve.

Question 28

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Answer 28

A degenerative condition of the posterior surface of the patella, which may result from acute injury to the patella or from chronic friction between the patella and the groove in the femur through which it passes during motion of the knee.

Question 29

Valgus

Answer 29

Characterized by an abnormal outward turning of a bone, especially of the hip, knee, or foot.

Question 30

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Answer 30

lnflammation of the periosteum (connective tissue covering of the bone). Often induced by a sudden change in activity and has been associated with pes planus.