Mechanisms and characteristics of musculoskeletal and nerve trauma Flashcards
yield point
a point at which elasticity is almost exceed the yield point and when far exceeded the point it could cause damage
traumatic/acute
injurys happens right away
overuse/chronic
injurys that happens repeatedly over time
muscle strain
Stretch, tear, or rip to an muscle
grade 1 muscle tear
A small muscle tear
grade 2 muscle tear
A mid muscle tear
Grade 3 muscle tear
High muscle /muscle tear
Muscle cramps
Painful involuntary skeletal muscle contraction
Muscle guarding
guards the area of injury so it can minimal the pain
Muscle soreness (acute)
soreness happens right after working out
muscle soreness(delayed)
soreness that gets worsens throught the 24-48 hours
Tendinitis
Inflammation of the tendon from overuse
Tendinosis
without proper healing tendinitis may begin to degenerate the tendin
Myifascual trigger point
Discrete, hypersensitive nodule within tight band of muscle or fascia
latent trigger point
a point that hurts with pressure