Quiz 1 Flashcards
Tension headache definition
Constant or intermittent pain or pressure in the head
Tension headache causes
-Trigger point referral
-TMJ or facet joint irritation
-TMJD
-Muscle spasm
-Cervical spine subluxation
-Emotional stress
-Trauma
Tension headaches signs and symptoms
-Aching vise-like pain
-Muscle HT in head, sub o’s, neck, upper body
-Sleep disturbances
-Tinnitus
-Analgic posture
Special tests to do when someone has tension headaches
Kemp’s
Cervical spine compression/distraction
2 types of migraine headaches
Common migraine = no aura
Classic migraine = aura
What is aura caused by?
Initital vasoconstriction of cerebral blood vessels
What is headache pain caused by?
Vasodilation of blood vessels
Migraine triggers
-Hormonal changes, stress
-Food, food additives
-Sensory stimuli (bright light/strong smells)
-Changes in wake/sleep patterns
-Medication
-Physical exertion
Are migraines hereditary?
Yes, 70% family history
Migraine signs/symptoms
-Aura
-Pulsating (60% unilateral)
-Moderate to severe intensity
-Sensitivity to light, sound, smells
-Symptoms last 4-72
Migraine assessment procedure
-Cervial spine AROM + PROM
-Kernig’s test (rule out meningitis)
-Muscle palpation
3 sinuses
Frontal, ethmoid, maxillary
What are sinuses?
Air filled spaces within the skull
What are sinuses lined with?
Mucous membrane that’s continuous w/ the nasal cavities
Sinus mucosa characteristics
Thinner and less vascular
Frontal sinus drainage
Inferiorly into nasal cavity
Maxillary sinus drainage
Medially and superiorly
What position drains the maxillary sinus?
Side lying. The cannot drain while standing
Sinus headache causes
Viral/bacterial infection
Tooth abscess
Dairy/wheat products (sensitivities)
Deviated nasal septum
Sinus headache assessment
Percussing inflamed sinus
Sinus transillumination
Torticollis defintion
An abnormal position of the head and neck relative to the body
What is torticollis is also known as
Wry neck & cervical dystonia
Dystonia
Involuntary sustained contraction of skeletal muscles
2 types of torticollis
Congenital & aquired
Torticollis causes
-Trauma
-Muscle spasm
-Cervical bone spurs
-Osteothritits
-Overuse of cervical musculature
Whiplash definition
An acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck. May result from MVA. The impact may result in bony or soft tissue injuries which may lead to a variety of clinical manifestation
Whiplash contributing factors
-Direction of impact
-Did they anticipate in?
-Body positioning during accident
-Speed at time of accident
Whiplash grade 0
No complaints about neck
No physical signs
Whiplash grade 1
Complaints of neck pain, stiffness or tenderness only
No physical sign(s)
Whiplash grade 2
Neck complaint AND musculoskeletal sign(s). Musculoskeletal signs include decreased ROM and point tenderness
Whiplash grade 3
Neck complaint AND neurological sign(s)
Neurological signs include decreased/abscent tendon reflexes, weakness and sensory deficits
Whiplash grade 4
Neck complaint AND fracture or disolocation
Assessment for whiplash
Palpation
ROM (mindful of CI’s)
Neurological testing
Vertebral artery test
Swallowing test
Cervical compression
Whiplash CI’s
Acute - only painfree AROM/neurological testing
Avoid fully removing protective muscle splinting
Vertebral artery test is positive refer to physician
Do not mobilize hypermobile structures