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What is probably the most important health promotion aspect of the MSK system for older adults?

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Fall prevention

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What is the amount of physical activity that one should be engaging in on a weekly basis?

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30-60 minutes a day, a couple times a week

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What is a major purpose of weight-bearing exercises in the geriatric population?

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Prevent osteoporosis by stimulating osteoblasts

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What are weight-bearing exercises?

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foot on pavement type activities

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How much vitamin D should someone be taking a day to prevent osteoporosis?

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1000-2000 international units

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How much exogenous calcium should someone be supplementing their diet with?

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500 mg at most

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What are some past medical history conditions related to MSK?

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Arthritis, osteoporosis, congenital issues (e.g. spina bifida), scoliosis, autoimmune diseases

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What are meds/drugs that affect the MSK system?

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Depo provera - birth control - reduces bone formation
exogenous estrogen - reduces hip fractures
chemo - reduces bone density
steroids - risk factor for osteoporosis
meds affecting thyroid and kidneys
meds for hypertension and gout

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How can psychosocial factors affect the MSK system?

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Social isolation can put old people at risk for immobility

depression - exercise isn’t at the forefront of the person - not taking care of bones or joints

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What is important to know when someone has an MSK issue related to trauma?

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The mechanism of injury

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What does a functional assessment as part of the MSK system relate to?

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ADLs

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What are some common MSK symptoms or signs?

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Pain or discomfort
Weakness
Stiffness or limited movement
Deformity
Swelling
Joint pain
Lack of balance/coordination
Bruising and erythema
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Stiffness in the morning is mainly associated with what MSK condition?

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Osteoarthritic pain

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Stiffness that persists throughout the day is related to what MSK condition?

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Medical emergency related to lower back pain?

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Saddle paresthesia

caude equina

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What is one of the best assessments for older individuals?

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Gait assessment - get lots of information on functional ability and neurological status

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What are some circulating hormones that increase joint mobility in pregnancy?

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Relaxin

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What are the changes in maternal posture seen in pregnancy?

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Lordosis

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In late pregnancy, what kind of pain occurs?

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Strain or lower back muscle pain

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There are upper neck changes in pregnancy, what does this cause?

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Pressure on radial and ulnar nerves in 3rd trimester

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Are the changes in pregnancy in the MSK system pathological?

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No, but clinicians should keep in mind that there may be pain.

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Children below 18 months tend to walk how? What does this change to?

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Walk bow-legged until about 18 months

Transition to knock-knee

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What is another name for bowlegged?

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Genu varus

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What is another word for knock knee?

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Genu valgus

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At about what age do legs straighten?
6-7 years old
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These are not fused when the child is born to accomodate the birthing process; located on the head
Fontanels
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When are the anterior fontanels closed by? | Posterior?
anterior - 18-24 months | Posterior - 2 months
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When should we check for scoliosis, mainly?
10-16 years of age
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At what time does the fetal cartilage skeleton form?
3 months gestation
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Closure of the epiphysial plates occurs at about what age?
around 20 years olds
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Spine curvature at birth can be described as what?
C-shaped
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What establishes the cervical curve? When does this happen?
At about 3-4 months - raising the head
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What develops the anterior curve in a child? Time frame?
Standing - 1-18 months
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What is the most common fracture type in children?
Greenstick fracture
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What do we always have to look for when viewing MSK issues in children?
Potential abuse cases
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What do we do in preparation for objective data collection?
Promote patient comfort, dignity, and safety
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What is part of the initial survey for MSK assessment?
Posture Gait and mobility Balance Coordination
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What kind of posture do we have?
Static
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What is an antalgic gait?
Walking with a limp
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IF you see a child limping under the age of four, what should you do?
Children cannot fabricate a limp under that age - must be investigated
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In the unaffected leg, hip will drop due to glute weakness.
Trendelenburg gait
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Function of the cerebellum - integration of somatosensory vestibular, and visual stimuli
Balance
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For posture, we think _______. For gait and mobility, we think _________. For balance, we think ______. For coordination, we think _________.
Foundation Locomotion Base Organizing
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Coordination is typically an assessment of the __________ system but is a common test for ______ function.
neurological | motor
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When inspecting joints, muscles and extremities, what do we look for?
``` size symmetry contour colour edema/deformity facial expression curvature of spine ```
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When palpating for muscle tone, what are we looking for?
Flaccid, stiff, symmetry
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When we palpate for temperature variations, what are we looking for?
Inflammation or injury; | coolness - lack of perfusion (Arterial insufficiency)
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Small muscle twitching
fasciculations
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When palpating for tenderness, what is important to keep in mind?
Don't go for the money shot first - palpate around to get extent of pain, then leave most tender area last
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What is the point of ROM testing?
move joinst through different ROMS to see if there is pain or immobility
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What is the difference between active and passive ROM testing?
Active - when client is able to move own joints | Passive - nurses uses both hands to assist client
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When would you not do passive ROM testing?
IF active ROM can be done in all joints, without pain
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Which ROM testing do we start with?
Active first -- only do passive if active is abnormal
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For either passive or active ROM, what do we note and do?
Note: - degree and type of limitation - increased ROM or instability - compare side to side
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What is an example of an injury causing hypermobility of a joint?
MCL or ACL tear
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Full muscle strength requires what?
complete active ROM
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How is strength testing accommodated for a person laying down?
Assess legs specifically with person lying down | will only have issues (although doable) for upper body
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Lack of residual tension
atony
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Diminished tone of skeletal muscles
Hypotonicity
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Hypertonic, so the muscles are stiff and movements awkward
spasticity
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Sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of a muscle
Spasm
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Involuntary twitching of muscle fibers
Fasciculations
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Involuntary contractions of muscles
Tremors
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What are some lifespan considerations for older adults?
Kyphotic posture - lower bone density in post-menopausal women age in general is a risk factor for MSK and falls
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Buildup of uric acid in a joint. Where does it usually manifest? What types of foods should be avoided?
gout tends to target great toe avoid high in purine foods
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Normal movement that causes a fracture.
Fragility fracture
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What is the number one risk for falls?
Being afraid to fall
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You will be hardpressed to find a neurological issue if this is intact.
Gait
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What is the TUG test?
Get up and go test | have then sit in chair, get out, walk 3m, turn around and walk back within 20 seconds
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What is a dynamic gait test?
Adding distractions when the person is walking - ex: talking to them
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Indicator of total body strength.
Grip strength
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What are some fall prevention guidelines for older adults?
``` Tape down rugs, exercise good footwear night lights railings raised toilet seats don't rush to answer the phone ```

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