Cumulative Trauma Disorders Flashcards
definition: disorders caused, precipitated, or aggravated by repeated exertions or movements
cumulative trauma disorders
What percent of children participate in youth sports?
54%
(true/false) Active kids do better in life
true
The trend of the youth population (ages 13-17) who did not engage in sport activity has (increased/decreased) the last 10 years.
decreased
What sport/activity had the most youth (ages 13-17) involvement in 2020?
cycling
What sport/activity had the most children (ages 6-12) involvement in 2021?
basketball
What is the estimate of overuse injuries in young athletes?
46-54%
(true/false) Prevalence of overuse injuries vary by sport.
true
(true/false) Early intense training does not lead to overuse injury
false (it does)
What are risk factors for cumulative trauma disorders?
- prior injury
- growth spurts
- PMH of amenorrhea
- high training volume
- poor fitting equipment
- over-scheduling
- early sport specialization
Female athletes can have delayed menstruation for > ___ years.
15 years
(true/false) females have an increased risk of stress Fx
true
When is a critical time for bone accural for females?
adolescence
A female should receive ___ mg of calcium per day.
1300 mg
CTDs affect ____ individuals per year
19 million
CTDs make up ___% of workforce illnesses
66% (costs nation 13-20 billion dollars annually)
Carpal tunnel commonly affects (males/females)
females
(true/false) CTDs can occur in any area of the body
true
What are some CTD Dx?
- medial and lateral epicondylitis
- bursitis
- tendonitis
- TOS
- carpal tunnel
- De Quervains tenosynovitis
- ganglion cysts
definition: repetitive and forceful applications at wrist, structures becomes compressed, usually the median nerve resulting in pain, swelling
carpal tunnel syndrome
definition: tenderness/pain over upper wrist base of thumb
dx: pain around thumb when closing wrist or deviating thumb medially toward little finger *card dealers
DeQuervains tenosynovitis
definition: fluid in wrist or digits, blister containing synovial fluid, strong sudden use of wrist, associated with repeated manipulations with extended or deviated wrists and forceful grip *auto mechanics
ganglion cysts
What are common occupations at risk of developing CTDs?
- meat packing industry
- grocery clerks
- assembly line workers
- computer operators
- wiring
- carpentry
- card dealers
Vibration (decreases/increases) circulation
decreases –> causes micro-trauma to soft tissue
What are the psychological impacts of CTDs?
- decreased sense of control over symptoms
- loss of function
- loss of income
- impaired relationships
- strain on family
definition: preventing initial development of a syndrome/disease
primary prevention
definition: early detection and intervention
secondary prevention
definition: preventing reoccurrence and minimizing disability
tertiary prevention
