MUSCLE DISORDERS/CAUSES

Question 1

BELL’S PALSY

Answer 1

-paralysis of facial expression muscles due to damaged nerves
-due to inflammation, ear infections, ear surgery, infection from herpes

Question 2

STRABISMUS

Answer 2

-eyeballs not aligned (“lazy eye”)
-due to birth injury, poor muscle attachment, brain control center issues, disease

Question 3

DYSPHAGIA

Answer 3

-difficulty swallowing
-due to stroke, parkinson’s infections, cancer, neck injuries

Question 4

INGUINAL HERNIA

Answer 4

-protrusion of organ through surrounding structure.
-more common in males

Question 5

URINARY STRESS INCONTINENCE

Answer 5

-muscle injury causing urine leak
-due to childbirth damaging muscle (leavtor ani muscle)

Question 6

ROTATOR CUFF INJURY

Answer 6

-strain/tear of muscle due to stress
-in swimmers, raquet sports, baseball

Question 7

GOLFER’S ELBOW

Answer 7

-overuse of strain of flexor muscles (flexor carpi radialis)
-due to repetitive movements

Question 8

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Answer 8

-median nerve becomes compressed/damaged
-from fluid, infection, trauma, repetitive movement

Question 9

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Answer 9

-inflammation due to chronic irritation of plantar aponeurosis
-due to bad shoes, overweight, poor biomechanics, uneven gait