Exam II Flashcards
how would you describe a grade 1 tissue injury?
mild pain, swelling, tenderness with stress
how would you describe a grade 2 tissue injury?
mdoerate pain, activity must stop, stress and palpation increases pain, torn fibers, increased mobility
how would you describe a grade 3 tissue injury?
near or complete avulsion, stress is painless, marked joint instability
when muscle tissue is healing, how do collagen fibers mature?
according to the stress placed on it
what are 4 types of injuries that can result in nerve damage?
(1) contusions
(2) inflammation
(3) crushing / compression
(4) severing
when can a nerve cell not regenerate?
after the nerve cell dies
how long does it take for nerves to heal?
depends on how close the injury is to the cell body
how long does the acute (inflammatory) stage of healing last?
4-6 days
what are the goals for the acute phase of healing? (2)
(1) control pain, edema, and spasm
(2) maintain joint integrity / mobility
what treatment can be provided to a patient in the acute phase of healing? (4)
(1) PRICE
(2) pain free passive ROM
(3) active movement of associated areas
(4) grade I and II mobs; soft tissue
what are precautions in the acute phase of healing? (2)
(1) increased pain
(2) increased inflammation
what are contraindications in the acute phase of healing?
(1) no active ROM
(2) no stretching
(3) no resistance exercise
how long does the subacute (proliferation) stage of healing last?
up to 6 weeks
what is the main difference observed between the acute and subacute phases of healing?
the injury is starting to improve in subacute; increased fibroblastic activity with decreased inflammation
what are the goals for the subacute phase of healing? (3)
(1) promote healing
(2) restore joint / soft tissue mobility
(3) progressively strengthen
what treatment can be provided to a patient in the subacute phase of healing? (4)
(1) transition to AROM
(2) watch for signs of inflammation and decreased ROM
(3) grade I and II mobs
(4) no eccentrics early in this phase