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non-specific response of the body to any demand for change

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Stress

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stress that gives one a sense of fulfillment and is generally short term

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Eustress

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is persistent , individual is unable to adapt or cope can harmful effects, contributes to mental disorders

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Distress

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softening and degeneration of the articular cartilage on the posterior patella, commonly seen in young athletes that are in sports, overuse or injury, usually seen in older adults due to arthiritic changes

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Chondromalacia or Chondromalacia Paetaella Syndrome

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lateral curvature in the veritcal line of the spine usually in thoracic region frequent in girls than boys

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Scoliosis

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This type of Scoliosis is associated with vertebral rotation

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Structural Scoliosis

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This type of Scoliosis is associated with a secondary problem other than the spine itself

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Functional Scoliosis

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known as hunchback, axaggeration of the normal kyphotic(posterior) curvature in the thoracic spine, excessive rounding more than 45-50 degress c/b posture or disease, commonly caused in women with osteoporosis
muscles involoved: pectoralis major/minor, serratus anterior muscles or weak rhomboid major and minor muscles can cause postural kyphosis

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Kyphosis

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swayback or Saddleback, exaggeration of the normal lordotic curvature of the spine can lead to degenerative disc disease or herniated disc, c/b postural compensation, like with pregnancy or obesity

work the hip flexors like the iliopsoas and rectus femoris, abdominal strengthing

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Lordosis

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10
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method of mole assessment to determine whether moles are abnormal. Asymmetry, Border, Color,Diameter,Evolving

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ABCDE of mole assessment

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caused by varicella, viral infection, spread by direct contact and respiratory droplet, don’t give aspirin because of Reye Syndrome in kids

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Chicken Pox

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localized viral infection can reoccur from Chicken Pox, caused by varicella zoster virus lays dormant, but in sensory spinal nerves usually unilateral, contagious, contact isolation

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Shingles

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rough raised mass resulting from viral induced cell growth (hyperplasia), c/b HPV, can cause genital wart and cervical cancer

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Warts

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sexually transmitted viral infection that affects primarily the skin over the genital area, c/b HSV 2 cold sores is HSV 1 can occur on the buttocks or thighs or mouth as well, chronic incurable with remissions massage is post poned

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Genital Herpes

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c/b E.Coli bacteria, general term for infection of one or more structures of the urinary system. Classified according to their location, like cystitis and urethritis , second most common bacterial infection affecting more than 6 million people annually

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UTI

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16
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inflammation or infection of the kidney

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nephritis

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inflammation of the liver, mainly viral most prevalent liver disease in the world 500,000 Americans are infected with some form of hepatitis
3 stages:
preicteric: nausea,fatigue, loss of appetite and general muscle aching, right upper quad pain with low-grade fever, and h/a
icteric:Jaundice noted, due liver enlargement (hepatomegaly) prolonged on people with HBV Type B

posticteric stage: recovery stage decreased s/s over many weeks see table 11-5 page 337 in patho book of different types

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Viral Hepatitis

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18
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caused by HSV 1 but can also be HSV 2

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Cold sore

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known as vascular headache, related to chemical imbalances, throbbing, pounding,visual disturbances, located on one side but can spread to entire head, n/v, loss of appetite, photophobia, sometimes with an aura
muscles to massage: scalp, suboccipital, neck and shoulder muscles

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Migraine

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20
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Fracture in section of a vertebra called pars interarticularis
Can be unilateral or bilateral
Mainly the L5 region, can become unstable leading to spondylolisthesis

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Spondylolysis

21
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Extreme pain I the foot after activity
Chronic inflammation of the plantar fascia
Usually caused by repetitive movements
Tx:rest,medications,orthotics and injections

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PlantarFascitis

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Fractured bone but skin is not broken/fractured bone skin broken bone protruding

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Closed/Open fracture

23
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fracture in a section of a vertebra called the pars inerarticularis involves the L5, leading to joint instability

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Spondylolysis

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Osteoarthritis of the spine

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Spondylosis

25
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Chronic inflammation of the plantar fascia

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Plantar Fasciatitis

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the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.

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Necrosis

27
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any disruption or break in the continuity of bone

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fracture

28
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results when the bone weakens and breaks as result of disease like osteoporosis

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Pathological Fracture

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occur when the bone breaks all the way through

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Complete fracture

30
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occurs when the bone is damaged but is still in one piece

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incomplete fracture

31
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Complete Fracture;known as compound fracture which the skin broken

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Open Fracture

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Simple fracture, skin is intact over broken bone

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Closed Fracture

33
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multiple bone fragments; considered complete fracture

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Comminuted Fracture

34
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complete fracture; fracture that encircles the bone

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Spiral Fracture

35
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considered incomplete fracture bone is broken on one side is bent only common in children and elderly

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Greenstick

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Microfracture

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Stress (hairline) fracture

37
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inflammation of a peripheral nerve or nerves, usually causing pain and loss of function. like neuropathy

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neuritis

38
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tear in the tendon; Overstretching most commonly injured tendons back of hands feet,knee, thigh, ankle and heel

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strain

39
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tear in the ligament;overstretching of ligaments beyond their normal capacity commonly in ankle,wrist, elbow or kneww

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sprain;

40
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a malignant tumor arising in tissue other than epithelial tissue

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Sarcoma

41
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benign fatty tissue tumor

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Lipoma

42
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lymph tissue tumor can be benign or malignant

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Lymphoma

43
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closed sac in or under the skin usually lined with epithelium and containing fluid or semisolid material like sebaceous cyst

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Cyst

44
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most common causes of low back pain. The injury can occur because of overuse, improper use, or trauma. It is classified as “acute” if it has been present for days to weeks.

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Lumbarsacral strain

45
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development of masses of uric acid called tophi in and around joints and earlobes involves great toe mainly but other joints can be involved, inflamed, red and very tender

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Gout

46
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hardening of the arteries; decreased blood flow to the brain and extremities may cause dizziness and headaches

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Arteriosclerosis

47
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usually involving compression of the median nerve of the wrist; and inflammation of flexor retinaculum
symptoms include pain,paresthesia,anesthesia or diminished sensation in the hand

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

48
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inflammation of the tendon

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Tendinitis

49
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dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, usually from trauma or grinding of the teeth, causing pain in jaw area and sometimes headaches
more common in women than men

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TMJ

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