Pain Flashcards

1
Q

What type of pain is a red flag

A

Constant unrelenting

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2
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Differentiate peripheral VS central

A
P= pain travels further from irritation, decreases intensity
C= pain travels toward irritation, increase intensity
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3
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Differentiate chronic VS joint/soft tissue inflammation

A

Chronic= morning, improves with activity

Joint/soft tissue= mid day, worse with overwork

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4
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Stages:

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1) acute/inflammatory
2) subacute/proliferation
3) chronic/remodelling/maturation

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5
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Describe acute stage

A

-4-10d
*clotting (bradykinins, neutrophils, macrophages)
Decrease bleeding= RICE, NSAIDs
Decrease pain= RICE
Decrease inflammation= METH
Promote good scar tissue= gentle ROM/massage, ultrasound

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6
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Describe subacute stage

A
1-15d
*granulation, scar tissue formation
Collagen formation-weak/vulnerable
Fiber orientation= AROM, gentle massage, ultrasound
Protection= decrease stress
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7
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Describe chronic stage

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15d-6 month
*scar tissue remodelling
Granulation replaced by collagen
Apoptosis of cells no longer needed
Exercise, friction, regular activity
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8
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Types of pain

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1) mm
2) vascular
3) visceral
4) constant
5) mechanical
6) episodic

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