Somatic Dysfunction

Question 1

Early muscle spasm is associated with what, in relation to an abnormal end feel?

Answer 1

Protective Spasm after injury

Question 2

A late muscle spasm is associated with what in terms of an abnormal end feel?

Answer 2

Chronic Spasm; Chronic injury

Question 3

A soft capsular end feel is associated with what in terms of an abnormal end feel?

Answer 3

Capsulitis/Synovitis

Question 4

In terms of TART: Restriction of Motion.

What are the differences between the acute and chronic classifications?

Answer 4

Acute: Restricted ROM w/ painful guarding.
Chronic: Restricted ROM, but w/o pain. Compensatory mechs may have occurred.

Question 5

What are the differences in vascular responses to Tissue Texture changes (TART)? (Ex: Acute v.s Chronic)

Answer 5

Acute: Vasodilation, erythema.
Chronic: Vasoconstriction; increased sympathetic tone.

Question 6

Contraction is defined as?

Answer 6

Normal tone of muscle; contraction

Question 7

Contracture of muscle is defined as

Answer 7

Abnormal shortening of the muscle (Primarily due to fibrosis; chronic disease state)

Question 8

Spasm is defined as what?

Answer 8

Contraction maintained beyond physiological need

Question 9

Bogginess is defined as?

Answer 9

Fluid buildup in a hypertonic muscle