Muscle Spasm

Question 1

What 2 things does the pain associated with a spasm result from?

Answer 1

1. ISCHEMIA AND METABOLIC IMBALANCE

2. MECHANICAL OVERLOAD OF MM + IRRITATION OF NOCICEPTORS

Question 2

Name the 2 types of spasm?

Answer 2

INTRINSIC MUSCLE SPASM
(prolonged contraction of mm)
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PROTECTIVE SPASM/REFLEX MM GUARDING/MM SPLINTING
(response to painful stimuli)

Question 3

Name the 3 ways spasm produces pain?

Answer 3

1. OVERLOADING PARTS OF MM
2. SUBJECTING NOCICEPTORS TO SHEARING FORCES
3. THROUGH ISCHEMIA

Question 4

List the 3 general treatment options for muscle spasm?

Answer 4

1. HYDROTHERAPY (heat for MRT/cold for pain-spasm sysle)
2. CONNECTIVE TISSUE TECHNIQUES
3. MASSAGE

Question 5

Name the 4 specific techniques for spasm?

Answer 5

1. RECIPROCAL INHIBITION TECHNIQUE
2. GOLGI TENDON ORGAN TECHNIQUE
3. ORIGIN INSERTION TECHNIQUE
4. MUSCLE APPROXIMATION TECHNIQUE

Question 6

During which specific technique for spasm is a 10 sec contraction of the opposing mm group held?

Answer 6

1. RECIPROCAL INHIBITION TECHNIQUE

Question 7

During which specific technique for spasm is increased tension applied to the tendon by specific compression?

Answer 7

2. GOLGI TENDON ORGAN TECHNIQUE

Question 8

During which specific technique for spasm is specific compression used at the tendon, as well as cross fibre petrissage?

Answer 8

3. ORIGIN INSERTION TECHNIQUE

Question 9

During which specific technique for spasm are the two ends of the muscle brought passively closer together for 30 seconds?

Answer 9

4. MUSCLE APPROXIMATION TECHNIQUE