Muscular Conditions/Procedures Flashcards
a disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel
carpal tunnel syndrome
idiopathic disorder marked by fatigue lasting more than 2 months, which is not improved by bedrest
chronic fatigue syndrome
a specialist who works under the supervision of a physician to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs, and administer medical tests to promote physical fitness
exercise physiologist
a debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue, diffuse and or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, and a wide range of other symptoms
fibromyalgia syndrome
a harmless fluid-filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist
ganglion cyst
a calcium deposit in the plantar fascia nears its attachment to the calcaneus bone that can be one of the causes of plantar fasciitis
heel spur
occurs when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint
impingement syndrome
pain and discomfort in calf muscles while walking; a condition seen in occlusive artery disease.
intermittent claudication
any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
muscular dystrophy
autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness due to inhibited acetylcholine
myasthenia gravis
a specialized soft tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions
myofascial release
jerking of the limbs that can occur normally as a person is falling asleep
nocturnal myoclonus
physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation
physiatrist
inflammation of the plantar fascia at the proximal insertion on the medial tubercle of the calcaneus
plantar fasciitis
loss of muscle mass and strength associated with aging
sarcopenia
pain in the anterior compartment of the tibia
shin splint
a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side
spasmodic torticollis
physician specializing in treatment of diseases characterized by infalmmation in the joints and connective tissues
rheumatologist
state of balanced muscle tension
muscle tone
sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of one of more muscles
spasm
localized muscle spasm
cramp
variety of conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work
repetitive stress disorders
RSD that involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia
compartment syndrome
RSD that are minor use injuries that have not been given time to heal
overuse injuries
inflammation of tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of a joint
overuse tendinitis
chronic pain disorder that affects muscles and fascia throughout the body
myofascial pain syndrome
inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff
rotator cuff tendinitis
develops when rotator cuff tendinitis is left untreated
ruptured rotator cuff
pain the originates in one area, but is felt in another
referred pain
surgical enlargement of the carpal tunnel or cutting of the carpal ligament to relieve nerve pressure
carpal tunnel release
spinal cord injury in which the victim has some level of function below the injury
incomplete injury
spinal cord injury in which the victim has no function below the injury
complete injury
tested with a reflex hammer
deep tendon reflexes
diagnostic procedure to evaluate joint mobility and muscle strength
range of motion testing
medication administered to suppress smooth muscle contractions
antispasmodic
medication administered to relax certain muscles and to relieve discomfort
skeletal muscle relaxant
drug that causes temoporary paralysis by blocking trasmissions of nerve stimuli
neuromuscular blocker
activities to promote recovery and rehabilitation
occupational therapy
treatment to prevent diability or restore function through exercise and other methods
physical therapy
utilizes high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries by generating heat deep within muscle tissue
therapeutic ultrasound
