RSI's Flashcards

1
Q

Etiology of Chronic inflammation includes

a) overuse
b) cumulative trauma
c) repetitive strain
d) all of the above

A

d) all of the above

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2
Q

T/F repetitive microtrauma or repeated strain overload over time results in structural weakening

A

true

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3
Q

most current research is showing that in many cases tendon pain is not accompanied by inflammation, this results in tendon pain being referred to as

A

tendonopathy

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4
Q

______ is a general term referring to tendon pathology

A

tendonopathy

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5
Q

_____ is acute or chronic inflammation of a tendon

A

tendonitits

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6
Q

_______ is chronic degradation of a tendon without inflammation

A

tendonosis

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7
Q

T/F tendonosis is characterized by disrupted collagen fibres within the tendon

A

true

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8
Q

_______ is inflammation of a tendon sheath

A

tenosynovitis

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9
Q

when a tendon is constantly undergoing microtrauma, it will suffer from small tear in the fibres. These are repaired with _____

a) collagen
b) scar tissue
c) fascia

A

scar tissue

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10
Q

over time, the collagen fibres that make up the scar tissue in a traumatized tendon can build up to create a/an

a) lesion
b) thrombus
c) adhesion
d) carbuncle

A

adhesion

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11
Q

the repair and replacement of inflamed tissues by connective tissue is otherwise known as

a) ankylosis
b) tenosynovitis
c) fibrosis
d) calcification

A

c) fibrosis

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12
Q

during palpation, a tendonopathy will feel

a) leathery
b) rubbery
c) granular/gritty
d) squishy

A

c) granular/gritty

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13
Q

T/F there can be edema in the subacute & chronic stage of a tendonopathy

A

true

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14
Q

T/F there will be pain only during resisted testing since tendons are contractile

A

false, there may also be pain with stretch as well as PR testing

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15
Q

common sites of tendonopathy includes

a) supraspinatus tendon
b) biceps brachii long head
c) CET
d) CFT
e) all of the above

A

e) all of the above

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16
Q

tendonopathy in the common extensor tendon

is AKA

A

tennis elbow

17
Q

tendonopathy in the common flexor tendon is AKA

A

golfers elbow

18
Q

an example of tenosynovitis would be

A

gamers thumb

19
Q

tenosynovitis in the extensor pollicics brevis & abductor pollicis longus tendon sheath is AKA

A

gamers thumb

20
Q

T/F cool or cold hydrotherapy would be an appropriate treatment for a PT in the acute stage of a tendonopathy

A

true

21
Q

the goal of treatment when treating an acute tendonopathy would be to

a) decrease UMRT
b) control inflammation
c) increase ROM
d) a&b

A

d) a&b

22
Q

which of the following would be appropriate techniques to use on a PT with acute tendonopathy

a) muscle stripping
b) heavy tapotement
c) GTO
d) none of the above

A

d) none of the above, GTO is a COMPLETE CI at the lesion site

23
Q

T/F in the subacute stages of a tendonopathy you can begin to challenge the tissue

A

true

24
Q

in the subacute stage, which of the following techniques will help build a strong, mobile scar?

a) skin rolling
b) frictions
c) myofascial work
d) direct fascial work
e) all of the above

A

e) all of the above

25
Q

some examples of appropriate hydrotherapy in the subacute stage of a tendonopathy include

a) ice cube massage
b) castor oil
c) wax with heat
d) b&c

A

d) b&c

26
Q

______ tendonitis is when calcium deposits occur in a damaged tendon

A

calcific

27
Q

_____ is a cystic tumor developing in a tendon sheath

A

ganglion

28
Q

stenosing tenosynovitis is AKA

A

trigger finger

29
Q

the following is an accurate description of stenosing tenosynovitis

a) a sac-like structure filled with synovial fluid
b) inability of a finger to flex or extend as a result of a nodule or tendon thickening
c) the repair and replacement of inflamed tissues by connective tissue
d) acute or chronic inflammation of a tendon

A

b) the inability of a finger to flex or extend as a result of a nodule or thickening

30
Q

trauma and conditions such as RA and infection can lead to

a) bursitis
b) stenosing tenosynovitis
c) tendonosis

A

a) bursitis

31
Q

bursitis is typically accompanied by a characteristic ____ pain

A

rebound

32
Q

T/F with AR testing, the pain will be greatest after releasing if the patient has bursitis

A

true

33
Q

bursitis of the olecranon is aka

a) students elbow
b) pump bump
c) olecronitits

A

a) students elbow

34
Q

swimmers knee typically occurs in the

a) ITB
b) TFL
c) Pes Anserine
d) popliteal fossa

A

c) pes anserine ( sorry tomas)

35
Q

bursitis of the ischial tuberosity is aka

a) weavers bottom
b) swimmers knee
c) parson’s knee

A

weavers bottom

36
Q

iliopectineal bursitis is common in

a) swimmers
b) gymnasts
c) dancers
d) hikers
e) c & d

A

e) c&d

37
Q

which of the following would be appropriate goals to use for a patient with bursitis

a) reduce inflammation
b) reduce UMRT
c) Increase pain-free ROM to prevent adhesions
d) all of the above

A

d) all of the above