Lesson 5- Conditions, Disorders, Symptoms Flashcards
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
motor neuron degeneration disease resulting in muscular weakness and atrophy
asthenia
weakness
ataxia
lack of muscle co-ordination
atrohy
wasting away; decrease in size of tissue or organ
avulsion
forcible tearing away of a part
chronic fatigue syndrome
disease- persistent fatigue, muscle & joint pain, & other symptoms
contracture
permanent contraction of a muscle
fibromyalgia syndrome
disorder- widespread muscular aches & stiffness
muscular dystrophy
group of hereditary muscular disorders- progressive weakness & muscle atrophy
myasthenia gravis
autoimmune disease- progressive muscular weakness due to its effect on neuromuscular junctions
polymyositis
inflammation of skeletal muscle leading to weakness
repetitive strain injury (RSI)
tissue damage caused by repeated motion (usually arm or hand) in occupational activities (writing, typing)
restless leg syndrome (RLS)
uneasiness; twitching or restlessness in the legs after going to bed- often leading in insomnia- may be due to poor circulation or drug side effects
rheumatism
general term for inflammation- soreness & stiffness of muscles associated with joint pain
spasm
sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
spasticity
increased tone or contraction of muscles causing stiff and awkward movements
sprain
injury to a ligament by abnormal or excessive force at a joint but w/o bone dislocation or fracture
strain
muscle trauma due to overuse or excessive stretch
stress injuries
common ones: rotator cuff, epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, “pulled” hamstring, shin-splints, Achilles tendinitis
tendinitis
inflammation of a tendon, usually caused by injury or overuse
tetanus
acute, infectious disease with painful, persistent spasms of voluntary muscles; lockjaw
tetany
condition of spasms, cramps & muscle twitching due to metabolic imbalance
torticollis
spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles causing stiffness and twisting of the neck
