Common Conditions Flashcards
What muscles are tight in Upper cross syndrome
- Upper trapezius
- levator scapular
- Tight SCM
- Pectoralis
What muscles are weak in Upper Cross syndrome
- Weak middle trapezius
- Lower trapezius
- Serratus anterior
- Weak deep neck flexors
What condition causes compression of the brachial plexus or blood supply resulting in symptoms of numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in upper extremities?
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
What condition causes Referal of pain from soft tissues of the neck resulting in headaches
Cervicogenic headaches
What is Adhesive Capulitis
Thickening and contraction of the glenohumeral joint capsule and formation of adhesions cause pain and loss of movement
What happens in Phase 1 of Adhesive Capulitis
severe pain associated with stiffness. Daily activities are limited. It can last up to 9 months
What happens in Phase 2 of Adhesive Capulitis
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
What happens in Phase 3 of Adhesive Capulitis
the shoulder becomes less stiff. There is an increase in the range of movement. This usually last 1-3 years
What is the most common cause of Rotator cuff injuries
- Falls on an outstretched arm
- Impingement against the coracoacromial
- Minor or repetitive stresses to a compromised tendon
Name the three most common conditions of the Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Most commonly associated with overuse of the extensor tendons and is commonly known as tennis elbow
Lateral Epicondylitis
Most commonly associated with overuse of the flexor tendons and is commonly known as golfer’s elbow
Medial Epicondylitis
Involves compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow and can lead to pain, numbness, tingling and or weakness in the arm and hand
Cubittal tunnel syndrome
What condition is involved in many different forms of joint inflammation
Arthritis
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
DeQuervain’s Syndrome (tenosynovitis)
When the facet joints don’t move the way they are supposed to leading to pain and discomfort (most commonly)
Facet dysfunction
What condition of the lower back involves a pars defect that allows for a vertebrae to slide forward, normally, these are stable .
Spondylolisthesis
This is a narrowing of the spinal canal and can result in low back and leg pain
Spinal stenosis
Nerve root compression from IVDs and or IVF encroachment
Radiculopathy
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Presents when there are biomechanical issues with the TFL and Iliotibial band.
If the piriformis muscle is hypertonic, it has been known to mimic sciatica by compressing the sciatic nerve.
Piriformis Syndrome
Straining injury to the plantar fascia –associated with standing on hard surfaces, quick acceleration or deceleration, repeated shocks
Plantar fasciitis
