L3 - MSK Rehabilitation Flashcards
what are the key principles of MSK
phase 1: control inflammation, control pain.
phase 2: restore ROM
phase 3: Develop muscle strength, power, & endurance
phase 4: Return to functional activity, sport, work
Why is the inflammatory process key to our decision making when designing a rehabilitation programme?
- Understanding soft tissue healing process
- Assess and choose appropriate treatment techniques to facilitate healing
- Avoid treatment techniques that may aggravate or slow healing process
Why is pain key to our decision making when designing a rehabilitation program?
- People respond differently to pain
what factors contribute to why people feel pain differently
- A lack of understanding & knowledge
- Previous experience (themselves, family/friends, the internet etc)
- Psychological factors (stress, anxiety etc)
- Other comorbidities (diabetes etc)
- Lifestyle factors
- Work situations
- Financial situations
define chronic pain
Pain that continues after you would have expected the tissues to have healed is more related to other pain mechanisms i.e. you would not expect a “sprained ankle” to still be painful after 3 months so symptoms are more likely to stem from a neurological problem
what are physio interventions
- Reduce Pain
- Increase Range of Movement
- Increase Strength/Stability/Length
- Link to and increase function
why is the healing process so important
- Healing is essential to the body’s survival and triggered by any form of tissue damage/bleeding.
- A non specific defensive process induced by physical, chemical or biological assaults on the body.
- Prevents the spread of injurious agents.
- Disposes of cellular debris and pathogens
Why is pain key to our decision making when designing a rehabilitation program?
people respond differently to pain due to:
- a lack of understanding and knowledge
- previous experiences (themselves, friends or family members)
- psychological factors like stress/ anxiety
- other comorbidities like diabetes
- lifestyle factors
- work situations
- financial decisions
what is the Mature Orgaism Model
It suggests that pain is not just caused by tissue damage or injury, but also by how the brain interprets that damage based on several factors, such as past experiences, emotions, and the current environment.
explain in simple terms the Mature Organism Model
- Signals from the body: When something happens to the body, like an injury, signals are sent to the brain through the nervous system.
- Brain’s role: The brain doesn’t automatically assume pain just because of these signals. It checks various factors—like whether you’ve been injured before, how dangerous the situation seems, or what your emotions are at that moment.
- Brain decides: Based on this information, the brain decides whether or not to create the sensation of pain.
- Response: If the brain believes the body is in danger, it creates pain to get you to act (like moving away or stopping an activity). But if the brain thinks the situation is safe, it might reduce or ignore the pain.
which model explain why pain is experienced differently from person to person
the mature orgaism model
how can we modulate pain within our scope of practice
- Advice and education - consider the Mature Organism Model
- POLICE - Protection/rest, Optimal loading, Ice, heat, Compression, Elevation
- Manual Therapy
- Liaising with MDT ie GP, Consultant, Nurses etc.
- Exercise Therapy
- Physical Activity
What causes injury in tissues according to mechanotherapy?
Injury occurs when a tissue is stressed beyond its ability to cope, leading to deformation and eventually micro-failure.
What is the goal of physiotherapists during injury rehabilitation in mechanotherapy?
The goal is to make the tissue more load-tolerant by controlled tissue damage to shift the micro-failure point further along the graph.
How does tissue respond to loading in mechanotherapy?
Tissue deforms slowly at first, then more rapidly until micro-failure occurs. Beyond this point, injury happens as the load curve plateaus.
What is mobility
Mobility is the freedom of movement at articular segments through an appropriate anatomical range.
What factors govern motor control in skilled motor tasks?
Motor control is governed by a balance of mobility, passive stability (form closure), active stability, and neuromuscular control.
What is passive stability, also known as form closure?
Passive stability (form closure) refers to the stability provided by the structure and alignment of the joint, without muscular involvement.
How does mobility relate to motor control?
Mobility forms the basis of motor control, as it allows for proper movement and coordination at the joints.
What are common causes of loss of mobility in patients?
- tissue remodeling
- maladaptive mechanisms
- or the body’s attempt to maintain function in the presence of stress
- pain
- failed motor control.
What are two therapeutic approaches used to restore mobility?
Therapeutic approaches include mobility exercises (dynamic and/or static stretches) and manual therapy (therapist-applied or patient-administered automobilisations).
What is proprioception?
Proprioception is the sensation related to the position and movement of joints, force and contraction, and the orientation of body segments and the body as a whole.
What sensory information is proprioception primarily related to?
joint position sense, force of muscle contractions, and body segment orientation.
Which mechanoreceptors are the primary source of proprioceptive information?
Muscle mechanoreceptors are the primary source of proprioceptive information, providing feedback about joint position and movement.
What role do ligamentous mechanoreceptors play in proprioception?
Ligamentous mechanoreceptors contribute to proprioception by providing feedback at the extremes of joint movement.
How can muscle atrophy affect proprioception and movement?
Muscle atrophy can reduce the sensitivity of muscle mechanoreceptors, impairing proprioception and affecting movement coordination.