NMS2 Soft Tissue Injuries Flashcards
Any discomfort associated with mechanical stress to the musculoskeletal system
Soft tissue injury
Damage to a muscle, muscle tendon junction, or tendon
Strain
Damage to a ligament or the stabilizing components of a joint
Sprain
Damage to fascia, vascularity, nerves, and/or receptors
Micro-trauma
T/F, sprains and strains usually occur simultaneously to an extent
True
Muscle tends to heal within __ to __ weeks due to vascularity
6 to 8
Ligaments tend to heal within __ to __ months due to avascularity
3 to 6
An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse
Hemorrhage
The acute reaction is most intense within the first __ to __ hours
24-48
Referral of pain from the injury site due to sharing the same nerves
Somatic pain referral
Being in an unnatural position or having improper gait in order to avoid pain
Antalgia (antalgic)
Name the 4 parts of treatment
- Acute intervention
- Remobilization
- Rehabilitation and reconditioning
- Lifestyle adaptions
A muscle injury may take up to __ months to completely repair and return to MAXIMUM FUNCTION
6
A ligament injury may take __ to __ months to completely repair and return to MAXIMUM FUNCTION
6-12
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury
Sequelae
