Effects of Massage On Scar Tissue, Healing/Repair of Various Tissues, Skeletal MM Tissue

Question 1

What is important to do before performing scar tissue techniques?

Answer 1

Reduce Edema that was formed by collagen fibres

Question 2

How does Massage soften scar tissue?

Answer 2

• Freeing Restrictions and Adhesions

- Increasing Local Circulation

Question 3

Why is stretching tissue after modalities so important?

Answer 3

Aligns Scar Tissue

Question 4

What is important to know about drug and wound healing?

Answer 4

Some drugs will slow down wound healing, which makes scar tissue weak

Question 5

Causes of Burns

Answer 5

1. Heat (fire, hot liquids)
2. Electricity
3. Corrosive Liquids
4. Radiation (sun rays, tanning bed, radiation treatment)

Question 6

Classifications of Burns

Answer 6

1. Superficial Partial-Thickness Burns (1st Degree)
2. Deep Partial-Thickness Burns (2nd Degree)
3. Full Thickness urns (3rd and 4th Degree)

Question 7

Damage to epidermis (sometimes dermis). Mild pain. Redness

Answer 7

Superficial Partial-Thickness Burn

Question 8

Healing of Superficial Partial-Thickness Burns

Answer 8

• 3-6 Days
• superficial skin layer may peel off in 1-2 days
• No scar tissue

Question 9

Destruction of Epidermis and part of Dermis. Pain. Redness. Blisters

Answer 9

Deep Partial-Thickness Burns

Question 10

Healing of Deep Partial-Thickness Burns

Answer 10

• Time Variable
• Regeneration of blistered area
• Regerenration of epithelial lining of hair follicles and glands
• Complications
• Scar Tissue

Question 11

Both layers of skin and may damage underlying muscles, bones, tendons. Pale. Charred. Leathery. No pain

Answer 11

Full Thickness Burns

Question 12

Healing Full Thickness Burns

Answer 12

• Time Variable

- Skin Grafting

Question 13

Complications of Healing Burns

Answer 13

Hypertrophy of scar tissue

-Develop joint stiffness

Question 14

How can massage help with burns?

Answer 14

Therapeutic Touch - move hand just over body to correct body’s imbalances

• Alleviate pain/itching
• Alleviate anxiety

Need physician’s consult first

Question 15

Define Muscle Strain/Tear

Answer 15

Lesion/trauma/inflammation to mm/musculoteninous unit.
From:
-Violent Contraction
-Excessive Forcible Stretch

Question 16

Define Muscle Contusion

Answer 16

Blow to a part of the body tearing/crushing underlying mm fibres and CT w/out breaking the skin

Question 17

Define Repetitive Strain Injury

Answer 17

A condition in which the prolonged performance of repetitive actions causes pain or impaired function in the tendons and muscles involved.

Question 18

Define Tendonitis

Answer 18

Inflammation of peritendinous tissue

-Occur in response to repetitive mechanical trauma

Question 19

Define Tendonosis

Answer 19

Common overuse tendon

Question 20

Define Tenosynovitis

Answer 20

Inflammation of tendon sheath

Question 21

Define Myofascial Trigger Point

Answer 21

Hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle

Question 22

Difference between an Active and Latent Trigger Point

Answer 22

Active: Painful w/out palpating
Latent: Not painful unless palpated

Question 23

Define Disclocation

Answer 23

Articulating surfaces no longer in tact

Question 24

Define Avulsion

Answer 24

Injury where body structure is forcibly detached from its normal point of insertion

Question 25

Define Subluxation

Answer 25

Incomplete or Partial Dislocation of a joint (depends on specialist)

Question 26

Define Effusion

Answer 26

Fluid build up into a part

Question 27

Define Bursitis

Answer 27

Inflammed bursa

Question 28

3 Points of Compartment Syndrome

Answer 28

1. Haemorrhage resulting in build up of pressure in mm unit 2. Increased pressure leads to decrease flow-ischemia-necrosis-gangrene 3. Causes severe pain, palpable tightness, shiny appearance *Fascial Surgery Done in 12 Hrs to minimize damage!

Question 29

When does MM strain occur?

Answer 29

When tension exceeds the weakest structural element

Question 30

3 Degrees of Strain. Explain.

Answer 30

Grade 1/Mild/1st Degree - Minor Stretch or tear - Minimal Loss of Strength - Continue Activity w/ mild discomfort Grade 2/Moderate/2nd Degree - Tearing of fibres (several to majority) - May be snapping sound/sensation - May have palpable gap in mm - Difficulty continuing activity Grade 3/Severe/3rd Degree - Complete Rupture or Avulsion - Snapping Sound - Gap in mm belly - Can not continue

Question 31

Types of Muscle Contusions. Explain.

Answer 31

1. Hematoma - Blood collects w/in damaged tissue. - Forms lump over injury - Can be: a. Intermuscular Hematoma - Bleeding b/w muscle, fascia - Heals Quickly b. Intramuscular Hematoma - Bleeding w/in mm bundle - Inflammatory response exaggerated 2. Severe Cases: - Swelling and bleeding cause shock - Fractured Bone, Dislocated Joint, Sprain, Torn MM)

Question 32

A tear in a tendon is referred to as a ....

Answer 32

strain

Question 33

A tear in a ligament is referred to as a ...

Answer 33

sprain

Question 34

Causes of Strains/Sprains

Answer 34

- Traumatic Injuries - Overuse Injury - Failure to allow minor injuries to heal completely before resuming activity