Neuromusculoskeletal Flashcards
How long does inflammation last?
24 hrs to 3-4 days
3 key features of inflammation?
- myofiber rupture and necrosis
- hematomas
- inflammatory cell reaction
How long does repair last?
5 - 14 days
4 key features of repair stage?
- phagocytosis of necrotic fibers
- regeneration of myofibers
- formation of scar tissue
- capillary ingrowth
How long does remodelling last?
14 - 21 + days
3 key features of remodelling stage?
- maturation of myofibers
- contraction and organization of scar tissue
- recovery of function
_____ = muscle injury caused by sudden extneral force
contusion
Result of a contusion?
bleeding in deep muscle regions
Treatment for contusions first 48 hours ?
- PRICE no HARM (heat, alcohol, running, massage)
- put muscles on as much stretch as possible
- crutches if necessary
- gentle pain free ROM/stretch
- progressive exercise after acute phase
Recovery time for grade I (mild) contusion?
2 - 3 weeks
Recovery time for grade II (moderate) contusion?
4-6 weeks
Recover time for grade III (severe) contusion?
8 weeks
2 complications of contusions ?
- compartment syndrome
2. myositis ossificans
3 things to check for compartment syndrome?
- capillary refill
- sensation
- muscle strength
Majority of strains and tears mainly occur in _______ muscles at the muscle - tendon junction
biarticular
Strains and tears mainly occur during ________ loading or high intensity, ______ activities
eccentric; explosive
Long head of biceps femoris strains/tears occur during?
terminal swing phase of high speed running
Semimembranosus strains/tears occur during?
concurrent hip flexion + knee extension
5 risk factors for strains and tears?
- prior injury
- age
- unaccustomed activity
- training errors
- biomechanics
Suspect MO if contusion hasn’t healed within __-__ weeks
2-3
Grade __ strain and tear = microscopic tearing, pain / tightness, NO weakness; relative rest to protect tissues
I
Grade __ strain and tear = partial macroscopic tearing ; pain and structural change ( decreased strength, laxity)
II
Grade __ strain and tear = complete tear / painless and weak, may see lump
III
Dx of grade III muscle tear?
myotomal weakness (neuro impairment)
To include in Ax of strains and tears?
- AROM
- PROM
- strength
- muscle length
- ligament/ stability tests
Rx for acute stage of strain?
PRICE , crutches for LE’s
Rx for repair stage of strain?
modalities, DTF, strength, stretching
Rx for remodelling stage of strain?
strength + stretching
When can pt RTP post strain?
- symmetrical muscle length, strength, power, no s/s. core control
- completion of progressive functional progressions + sport specific drills + practice session
Rx for inflammatory stage of laceration?
optimize gait so scar tissue aligns properly for healing
Rx for repair stage of laceration?
gradual ROM + strength
Rx for remodelling stage of laceration?
gradual increase in load and velocity
DOMS possibly due to local nerve endings response to altered environment including what 4 things?
- acid
- pH
- swelling
- inflammation
You should avoid anti-inflammatories during DOMs if possible (T/F)
TRUE
Pelvic floor innervation?
Pudendal (S2-S4)
7 methods for Ax pelvic floor (PF) dysfunction?
- digital
- EMG
- manometer
- dynamometer
- real time US
- MRI
- biofeedback
Chronic pelvic pain = pain > __ months between what 2 areas?
3; diaphragm and knees
4 possible causes of pelvic pain?
- MSK
- neuro
- urogenital
- gynecological
Common age range for chronic pelvic pain?
25-35 years
Ax for what 3 things in pt with chronic pelvic pain?
- urogenital s/s
- lumbar / pelvic/ groin mechanical presentation
- core activation difficulty
Rx for chronic pelvic pain (4)?
- decrease PF resting tone
- increase PF proprioception
- increase motor control
- decrease pain sensitization
___ % of pregnancies = weakness/ laxity of PFM during pregnancy / childbirth
50
Hx of PGP?
previous hx of back pain / trauma
3 causes of PGP?
- laxity
- asymmetry
- inadequate motor control
PGP may be felt ant/lat/post pelvis, groin, ant/post thigh, abdomen and coccyx, with what 2 positions?
- sustained positions OR
2. transitional movements
3 signs of PGP?
- posture
- asymmetry
- gait
Posture that might be seen in someone with PGP?
- locked knees
- L spine lordosis
- thoracic kyphosis
- FHP
Gait abnormalities that might be seen in a pt with PGP?
- shuffling
- waddling
- leg drag
6 things to Ax in pt with PGP?
- ASLR with form/force closure
- hip quadrants (ER/IR)
- SIJ stability (P4, gaenslens, FABERS, palpation of long dorsal lig)
- TOP SP
- TOP piriformis
- resisted hip add/abd
5 categories of treatment for PGP?
- education
- posture
- manual therapy
- exercise
- movement strategies (glutes)
Maintenance in terms of PF exercises?
8-12 contractions 2x/week
________ = herniation of bladder into vagina
cystocele
_______ = herniation of rectum into vagina
rectocele
_____ ______ = herniation of uterus into vagina
uterine prolapse
_____ = pain with activity + PROM, possibly asymmetry
sprain
Grade __ sprain = minor rupture, few fibers torn, stability maintained
I
Grade __ sprain = partial rupture, increased laxity, NO gross instability
II
Grade ___ sprain = complete rupture, gross instability
III
Ax (2) for sprains?
- stability testing (laxity + EF!)
2. pain
Rx for acute stage of sprain? (3)
- PRICE
- structural support
- offload area
Rx for repair stage of sprain ? (3)
- stability w/ muscle strength
- DTFM, modalities
- progressive loading (linear movement)
Rx for remodelling stage of sprain? (3)
- DTFM
- progressive loads + dynamic movement (multidirectional)
- sport / function specific
3 MOI’s for high ankle sprain?
- planted foot + IR of leg (ER of talus in mortise)
- hyper DF
- falls, twisting, MVA
3 ligaments affected in high ankle sprain?
- AITFL
- PITFL
- interosseous
S/S of high ankle sprain? (3)
- limited swelling
- antalgic gait
- TOP @ injury site (AITFL, PITFL, anterior distal tib-fib area)
Dx of high ankle sprain? (7)
- ER stress test
- squeeze test
- crossed - leg test
- ant / post translation of fib
- squat test
- heel thump test
- one legged hop test
Rx for phase 1 high ankle sprain (0-2 weeks)?
- decrease inflammation w/ PRICE, modalities for edema/ROM, immobilization
- light ROM
- NWB w/ crutches
Rx for phase 2 high ankle sprain (2-4 weeks?)
- regain normal mobility
- increase strength and function
- joint mobs to restore DF
- PWB ambulation
- bilateral balance training
A pt can PWB in phase 2 of high ankle sprain but they MUST be ___ ____ and you can use a heel lift
pain free
Rx or phase 3 high ankle sprain ?
- increase function
2. unilateral balance and strength
Rx for phase 4 high ankle sprain (RTS!) ?
- cutting, jumping
- more aggressive strengthening
- increase walking speed
Recovery for high ankle sprains = __ x as long as regular
2
Tendon is composed of _____ and _____
tenocytes; ECM
_____ = part of tendon, crave mechanical load
tenocytes
____ = part of tendon, collagen and glycosaminoglycan
ECM
Loading tendons leads to what 3 things ?
- increase collagen synthesis
- cellular proliferaion
- alignment
Tendinopathy = chronic ______ and loss of collagen _______
microtrauma; organization
There is evidence of inflammation in tendinopathy (T/F)
FALSE
4 things you see with tendinopathies?
- collagen disorganization
- glycosaminoglycan
- variable tenocyte density
- increase vessels/nerve
Rx for tendinopathy?
proper loading and resting of tissue
9 risk factors for achilles tendinopathy ?
- age
- BMI/diabetes
- male
- sports (running)
- training errors
- footwear
- pronation
- dec DF and LE strength
- tight / weak calf mm
S/S of achilles tendinopathy?
- thickened tendon
2. TOP
DDx of achilles tendinopathy? (2)
- achilles tendon partial rupture
2. sever’s disease
____ disease = inflamed calcaneal apophysis, pulls on tendon at insertion
Sever’s
Severs disease effects growing active children b/w __ - ___ years ish
9-14
Rx for severs disease?
- activity modification
2. rest
Rx for achilles tendinopathy? (5)
- NSAIDs (if acute)
- alter contributing factors (pronation, muscle imbalance, myofascial restriction, core)
- progressive exercise program
- footwear w/ heel lift
- stretching / manual therapy
In the exercise program for achilles tendinopathy, _______ loading is necessary!
ECCENTRIC
4 examples of components of exercise program for achilles tendinopathy ?
- bilateral –> unilateral
- only drop to neutral foot
- pain level < 5/10
- don’t want pain next day or loss of function
DeQervains tenosynovitis iis an inflammation of the sheath / tunnel surrounding which 2 muscles?
- extensor pollicis brevis
2. abductor pollicis longus
Main test for Ax of DeQuervains?
Finkelstein
Rx for DeQuervains?
- acute = offload tissue, PRICE, risk factor education
2. corticosteroid injection
90% of cases of tennis elbow involve which muscle ?
ECRB
10% of cases of tennis elbow involve what 2 muscles ?
- common extensor tendon
2. origin of ECRL
Tennis elbow is wore with what 3 activities ?
- gripping
- repetitive reach / grasp
- repetitive overload
3 tests to use for tennis elbow that are + if there is pain over the lateral epicondyle?
- resist 3rd finger PIP EXT (MAUDSLEY’s TEST)
- resist active wrist EXT + RAD dev w/ elbow at 90 aka COZEN’s test
- passive pronation of forearm, wrist FLEX + elbow EXT
Tennis elbow has nerve S/S (T/F)
FALSE
How to rule out nerve involvement with tennis elbow?
radial nerve ULTT
Ddx for tennis elbow includes C spine referral of C__-__
5-7
When to start eccentric muscle training with tennis elbow?
repair stage!
Avoid NSAIDS in acute stage of tennis elbow (T/F)
TRUE
RC tendinopathy usually involves which 2 muscles?
- long head biceps tendon
2. surpaspinatus
___ RC impingement = narrowed subacromial space, usually in older pt
primary!
___ RC impingement = instability, usually younger patients
SECONDARY
3 tests for RC impingement?
- Neers
- Speeds
- Empty can
5 main categories for Rx or RC tendinopathy?
- correct biomechanical faults
- modalities
- DTFM
- manual therapy
- education
______ ______ = due to repetitive loading in extensor mechanism of knee
patellar tendinopathy
6 risk factors for patellar tendinopathy?
- male
- jumping athletes
- jump height
- reduced DF
- age
- BMI
Rx for patellar tendinoapthy?
- slow heavy load (eccentric and concentric)
- scan ( find muscle imbalances and biomechanical faults)
- determine if knee is in valgus position
_______ _____ syndrome = TOP found within muscle, onset = sudden overload / over stretching and/or repetitive strain, sustained mm activities
myofascial pain
____ ____ = free floating piece of bone of cartilage
loose body
ROM end feel due to loose body may be what 2 things?
- bony block
2. springy
________ = excessive laxity or length of a tissue
hypermobility
Hyermobility = increase _____ ____ of joint
neutral zone
______ ______ = ROM in position where osteoligamentous structures provide minimal resistance ie joint glide is most free
neutral zone
_______ = excessvie ROM of arthrokinematics or osteokinematics
instability
_______ = OA of spine, degeneration of joints
spondylosis
_______ = pars interarticualaris defect
spondylolysis
Spondylolysis is seen in what population(s)?
younger patients w/ hyper EXT and ROT sports
Spondylolysis is mostly asymptomatic (T/F)
TRUE
Is a spondylolysis is bilateral, it may lead to _______
spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis (increases/decreases) the intervertebral foramen
DECREASES!
Where is a spondylolisthesis most common?
L5/S1
_____ spondylolisthesis = during progressive period of rapid growth, rarely progresses to adult life
spondylolytic
_______ spondylolisthesis = secondary to DJD + Z joint subluxation, OA of joints in spine, older population
degenerative
S/S of spondylolisthesis?
- central LBP +/- referred pain
2. weak abs + / - tight hamstrings
Aggravating factors for spondylolisthesis?
extension
Easing factors for spondylolisthesis?
flexion
4 Rx’s for spondylolisthesis?
- FLEXION exercises
- inner unit strengthening
- brace if appropriate
- work into painful range with proper stability
4 spondylolisthesis cases where you might need to get surgery?
- increased slippage or instability even with brace
- hard neuro signs
- evidence of SC involvement
- intractable pain despite treatment
Change to tendon due to hypo mobility?
decreased tensile strength
Change to ligaments due to hypo mobility?
decreased tensile strength and increased stiffness/adhesions
Change to cartilage due to hypomobility?
decreased synovial fluid, H2O content
Change to bone due to hypo mobility?
increased respiration, decreased bone mass/ mineral content
Instability test for scapula?
wall push up
instability test for anterior GHJ?
anterior apprehension test
Instability test for posterior GHJ?
posterior apprehension test
Instability test for inferior GHJ?
sulcus sign
2 complications of instability in the GHJ?
- RC tears
2. axillary nerve damage
What does TUBS stand for?
traumatic onset, unidirectional anterior, Bankart lesion, surgery
_____ lesion = # of anterior / inferior capsule and ligaments
Bankart
S/s of Bankart lesion?
- clicking
- apprehension
- deep vague pain
_____ lesion = superior labrum lesion anterior –> posterior
SLAP
MOI is SLAP lesion?
elevated position with sudden concentric and eccentric biceps contraction
_____ lesion = major cause of pain in throwers
SLAP
____ - ____ lesion = compression # of posterior / lateral humeral head
Hill-Sachs
___ + _____ in shoulder may present with deformity, constant pain and systemic sings such as nausea
; dislocation
What does AMBRI stand for
atraumatic, multidirectional, bilateral shoulder findings, rehab appropriate, INF capsule shift
Sx often done in AMBRI conditions due to laxity (T/F)
TRUE
In an AC joint subluxation, the clavicle moves _____ and ____ in relation to acromion
posterior / superior
What 2 ligaments are the main stabilizers of the AC joint?
- trapezoid
2. conoid
AC joint subluxation will present with a ____ ______
step deformity