Common Conditions

Question 1

What muscles are tight in Upper cross syndrome

Answer 1

1. Upper trapezius
2. levator scapular
3. Tight SCM
4. Pectoralis

Question 2

What muscles are weak in Upper Cross syndrome

Answer 2

1. Weak middle trapezius
2. Lower trapezius
3. Serratus anterior
4. Weak deep neck flexors

Question 3

What condition causes compression of the brachial plexus or blood supply resulting in symptoms of numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in upper extremities?

Answer 3

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Question 4

What condition causes Referal of pain from soft tissues of the neck resulting in headaches

Answer 4

Cervicogenic headaches

Question 5

What is Adhesive Capulitis

Answer 5

Thickening and contraction of the glenohumeral joint capsule and formation of adhesions cause pain and loss of movement

Question 6

What happens in Phase 1 of Adhesive Capulitis

Answer 6

severe pain associated with stiffness. Daily activities are limited. It can last up to 9 months

Question 7

What happens in Phase 2 of Adhesive Capulitis

Answer 7

pain usually gradually subsides but the shoulder is stif. Movement can become more limited. External rotation is usually very limited. This phase lasts between 4-12 months

Question 8

What happens in Phase 3 of Adhesive Capulitis

Answer 8

the shoulder becomes less stiff. There is an increase in the range of movement. This usually last 1-3 years

Question 9

What is the most common cause of Rotator cuff injuries

Answer 9

1. Falls on an outstretched arm
2. Impingement against the coracoacromial
3. Minor or repetitive stresses to a compromised tendon

Question 10

Name the three most common conditions of the Elbow

Answer 10

1. Lateral Epicondylitis
2. Medial Epicondylitis
3. Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 11

Most commonly associated with overuse of the extensor tendons and is commonly known as tennis elbow

Answer 11

Lateral Epicondylitis

Question 12

Most commonly associated with overuse of the flexor tendons and is commonly known as golfer’s elbow

Answer 12

Medial Epicondylitis

Question 13

Involves compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow and can lead to pain, numbness, tingling and or weakness in the arm and hand

Answer 13

Cubittal tunnel syndrome

Question 14

What condition is involved in many different forms of joint inflammation

Answer 14

Arthritis

Question 15

Noninflammatory thickening of the tendons and the synovial sheaths that the tendons run through. The two tendons concerned are those of
the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus muscles

Answer 15

DeQuervain’s Syndrome (tenosynovitis)

Question 16

When the facet joints don’t move the way they are supposed to leading to pain and discomfort (most commonly)

Answer 16

Facet dysfunction

Question 17

What condition of the lower back involves a pars defect that allows for a vertebrae to slide forward, normally, these are stable .

Answer 17

Spondylolisthesis

Question 18

This is a narrowing of the spinal canal and can result in low back and leg pain

Answer 18

Spinal stenosis

Question 19

Nerve root compression from IVDs and or IVF encroachment

Answer 19

Radiculopathy

Question 20

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Answer 20

Presents when there are biomechanical issues with the TFL and Iliotibial band.

Question 21

If the piriformis muscle is hypertonic, it has been known to mimic sciatica by compressing the sciatic nerve.

Answer 21

Piriformis Syndrome

Question 22

Straining injury to the plantar fascia –associated with standing on hard surfaces, quick acceleration or deceleration, repeated shocks

Answer 22

Plantar fasciitis