Pathology I: LP III, IV, V, & VI Flashcards
Disorder whose diagnostic features include:
- Tender Points
- Poor Quality Sleep
- Body-Wide Muscle Pain (for at least 3 months)
Fibromyalgia
A collection of lower leg injuries including:
- stress factures
- periostitis
- strains (tearing, stretching)
- exertional compartment syndrome (lower leg edema)
Shin Splints
Tiny cracks in bone caused by repetitive stress
Stress Fractures
Bone fracture involving bending and partial breakage
Green Stick
Type of scoliosis caused by abnormally shaped vertebrae
Structural
Suggested Caused of Fibromyaligia
- Emotional State
- Sleep Disorders
- Chemical Imbalances
- Syndrome marked primarily by the development of trigger points
- Caused by overloading of the muscle fibers which leads to muscle hypoxia and ischemia
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Group of Inherited Disorders that Features Atrophy of Skeletal Muscles
Muscular Dystrophy
Growth of calcium deposits in soft tissues commonly due to trauma
(Trauma - bleeding between fascial tissues - calcium and iron deposits)
Myositis Ossificans
Causes of Shin Splints
- Inadequate Foot Shock Absorption
- Overuse
- Misalignment
When to refer out a client with shin splints
Pain does not improve in 2 to 3 weeks
Involuntarily sustained contraction (muscle guarding)
Prevents movement that may cause further pain or damage to the injured area
Spasm
Short lived spams
Cramps
Chronic neurological disorder characterized by muscle stiffness
Spasticity
What is a pulled muscle?
Muscle Strain