role of chiro in injury mgmt

Question 1

3 tissue injury causes restriction of motion due to:

Answer 1

inflam/swelling
pain
muscle spasm

Question 2

stage of tissue healing in which

• swelling occurs for 12-72h
• motion lost, pain increases

Answer 2

active swelling

Question 3

goals of care during the active swelling healing stage

• rest/support area
• ice

Answer 3

minimize pain/swelling

Question 4

stage 2 of tissue healing in which fluid trapped in tissues restricts motion, causes pain, delays healing

Answer 4

passive congestion

Question 5

passive congestion begins by day __-__ after injury

Answer 5

2-4

Question 6

3 goals of care for passive congestion healing stage

Answer 6

remove fluid
pain relief
begin to restore motion

Question 7

five major goals of chiropractic care

Answer 7

relief pain
promote full healing
restore/maintain full fxn
reduce likelihood of reinjury
prevent accel degen

Question 8

chiro practic care should continue thruout the ___ stage

Answer 8

repair

Question 9

stage 3 of healing

Answer 9

repair

Question 10

repair stage of healing begins __ days after injury, and scar tissue is made for up to __ WEEKS

Answer 10

5 days

6 weeks

Question 11

lack of motion causes excess _____ in dense patterns, disrupting normal functions

Answer 11

scar tissue

Question 12

goal of repair stage

Answer 12

restore normal motion/sensation
promote full healing
relieve pain

Question 13

stage 4 of healing, involves CT for better strength and flexibility

Answer 13

remodeling

Question 14

remodeling stage can take 3-__ weeks and up to ____ with severe injury

Answer 14

14

1 year