Pathologies to know for Exam Flashcards

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What is Adhesive Captious?

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This is also referred to as Frozen shoulder?

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What is the condition Adhesive cap/Frozen shoulder?

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This is an Idiopathic condition affecting the shoulder & it has 3 stages.

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What are the 3 stages of Frozen Shoulder named?

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Acute: Freezing stage
Sub-Acute/Late: Frozen Stage
Chronic: Thawing Stage

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What movement is most affected by Frozen shoulder?

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The client will have a hard time performing abduction & External Rotation most frequently.

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What happens in the Acute stage of Frozen Shoulder?

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In the Acute stage the joint capsule becomes painfully contracted.

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What happens in the Sub-acute stage of Frozen Shoulder?

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In the Sub-Acute stage of Frozen Shoulder capsular fibrosis occurs.

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What occurs in the Chronic Stage of Frozen Shoulder?

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In the Chronic stage of Frozen Shoulder the ROM gradually returns.

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What are the causes for frozen shoulder?

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This can include:

Disuse, Extrinsic Disorders, postural dysfunction…

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What is the difference between Primary and secondary frozen shoulder?

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Primary: is idiopathic

Secondary: Occurs from known conditions

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What is the difference between Primary and secondary frozen shoulder?

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Primary: Idiopathic

Secondary: This form of frozen shoulder is a result of things such as Pathologies like Rotator Cuff tears, or impingement syndrome.

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What type of things would you be able to Palpate on a client that had the Frozen shoulder condition?

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This would include things such as:

Hypertonic muscle tissue in the affected area involving mostly the upper Trap, Lavator scap & Shoulder girdle muscles.

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What type of things would you be able to Palpate on a client that had the Frozen shoulder condition?

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This would include things such as:

Hypertonic muscle tissue in the affected area involving mostly the upper Trap, Lavator scap & Shoulder girdle muscles.

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What are special test that would be suitable for a client with Frozen Shoulder?

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This includes:

Apely’s Scratch test & Frozen shoulder passive relaxed abduction test.

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What are special test that would be suitable for a client with Frozen Shoulder?

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This includes:

Apely’s Scratch test & Frozen shoulder passive relaxed abduction test.

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What are the CI’s for clients with Frozen shoulder?

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Agressive stretches and joint play greater than 1-3 are CI’d in the Acute stage.

Frictions are CI’d with Anti-inflammatory Medication.

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What is involved in General treatment on a client with Frozen Shoulder in the Acute Stage?

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A general treatment for a client with Acute frozen shoulder includes:
Beginning on the unaffected side while doing a relaxation massage and getting the client to Deep breath.
The trunk and unaffected shoulder are treated using slow gentle rhythmic techniques.

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What is involved in General treatment on a client with Frozen Shoulder in the Sub-Acute stage?

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The work to the clients trunk and unaffected shoulder is the same as in the acute stage, Slow rhythmic work.

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What is involved in General treatment on a client with Frozen Shoulder in the Chronic Stage?

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Joint play is used to increase the ROM.

passive stretching.

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What types of things is given to a client for Home Care with Frozen Shoulder in the Acute stage?

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Educate the client regarding activities, maintain strength, refer the client.

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What types of things are given to a client for Home Care with Frozen Shoulder in the Sub-acute stage?

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Educate the client regarding activities, increase strength.

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What types of things is given to a client for Home Care with Frozen Shoulder in the Chronic Stage?

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Client can continue the self care suggestions as before, gradually increasing ROM and strength.

22
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What is the condition Bursitis?

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It is Inflammation of the Bursae.

23
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What is the condition Bursitis?

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It is Inflammation of the Bursae.

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What are the 2 types of Bursal injuries?

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Bakers Cyst & Bunion.

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What are the causes for Bursitis?

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Overuse of structures surrounding the Bursae leading to excessive friction.
Muscle imbalance.
Sometimes acute trauma.

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What are the common locations on the body for Bursitis to occur?

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Knee
Olecranon
Shoulder
Greater Trochanter
Ischial
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What are the Symptoms of Bursitis?

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Bursitis is secondary to overuse and is a Chronic condition with an Acute inflammatory stage.

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What are Ci’s for the Condition Bursitis?

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This includes:
No compression or tissue dragging
No heat distal / on site
No pressure distally / on site
Do not increase circulation on site / distal
If client has infective bursitis then refer them out of the clinic.

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What are special test you can use on a client that has the condition Bursitis?

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You can use:
Bursitis differential test/Tendonitis 
Obers
Fabers 
Painful arc 
Neer impingement 
Muscle Girth 
Brush test
30
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What are things you can observe on a client with Acute Bursitis?

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Swelling / Redness
Antalgic Gait / Posture If the lower limb is affected chronically.
Muscle imbalance

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What are things you can Palpate on a client with Acute Bursitis?

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Heat
Intense pain on palpation
If the condition is chronic there may be Hypertonic muscle or spasms.
Bogginess

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What is a Dislocation?

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A complete dislocation of the articular surfaces of a joint.

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What is a Subluxation?

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Partial dislocation, articular surface still in partial contact.

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What are common causes for Dislocations / Subluxations?

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Trauma - twisting / wrenching joint beyond normal ROM.

contributing factors: Pathologies, Congenital ligamentous laxity, Previous dislocations.

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What are common sites for Dislocation & Subluxations to occur?

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GH joint (Anterior dislocation)
AC joint (Anterior Dislocation)
Elbow usually with a fracture
Patella (Lateral Dislocation)

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What are Symptoms for an Acute Dislocation?

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Rupture of the joint capsule
Snapping or popping 
Sickening intense pain 
Deformed appearance
Unstable joint 
Brusing  
Muscle Guarding
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What are Symptoms for a Sub-Acute Dislocation?

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Warmth 
Unstable joint 
Brusing / Yellowish 
Adhesions
Slow healing rate 
Muscle guarding
Decreased ROM
38
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What are Symptoms for a Chronic Dislocation?

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Local pain 
Brusing is gone or almost gone 
Hypertonic muscles 
Coolness 
Unstable Joint 
Possibly Chronic Edema
39
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What are things you would be able to observe in a client that has an Acute Dislocation?

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Antalgic posture if lower limb is affected 
Redness 
Brusing 
Swelling 
Joint Deformity 
Expression of pain
40
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What are things that you could Palpate on a Client with an Acute Dislocation?

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Heat
Swelling
Pain on palpation
Protective muscle spasms

41
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What are CI’s for a Client with a Dislocation?

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Acute & Sub only: do AF ROM testing
Acute: Removing supporting (splints)
Acute: Distal work to injury 
Acute: Hot / Heavy hydro 
Strengthening if Acute or Unstable
42
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What are things that are suitable when treating a client with an Acute Dislocation?

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Manule Lymph Drain
Passive relaxed mid range for proximal and distal joints
Golgi tendon if the working proximal
Treat Comp structures

43
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What are things that you can do for treatment on a client with a Chronic Dislocation?

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Heat 
Frictions 
Treat comp structures 
TP's 
Strengthening 
Joint play proximal (1-2 grades)
44
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What are things you can give a client for home care with an Acute Dislocations?

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RICE

AF pain free ROM

45
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What are things you can give a client for Home Care that has a Sub-acute Dislocation?

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Contrast hydro
AF pain free ROM
Gentle Strength
DMH (Deep moist heat)