Theory

Question 1

A delta fibers nociceptors

Answer 1

Fast pain,
 myelinated, 
sharp pricking pain, 
initiates reflex withdraw,
well localized

Question 2

C fiber nociceptors

Answer 2

Slow pain
non- myelinated,
dull throbbing burning pain
long lasting

Question 3

normoalgesia

Answer 3

normal pain control/ feeling

Question 4

hypoalgesia

Answer 4

takes a lot of stimulus in order for the stimulus to be felt

Question 5

hyperalgesia

Answer 5

takes a little stimulus in order for the stimulus to be felt

Question 6

allodynia

Answer 6

really sensitive area therefore will feel hyperalgesia. An more exaggerated feeling or sensitivity to a stimulus

Question 7

3 types of peripheral nociceptive pain

Answer 7

1) Mechanical
2) Inflammatory
3) Ischaemic

Question 8

Peripheral nociceptive MECHANICAL pain

Answer 8

Intermittent, 
sharper pain, 
usually a delta fibers
Pain with stimulus
On rising pain (OR)
mild to moderate severity
respond well to PK

Question 9

Peripheral nociceptive INFLAMMATORY pain

Answer 9

constant,
dull and throbbing usually
usually c fibers
latent pain
increased with sedentary and over activity
interrupts sleep
respond well to NSAIDs
high severity and high irritability

Question 10

peripheral nociceptive ISCHAEMIC pain

Answer 10

lack of O2 blood to an area resulting in a acidic environment
sustained postures are v repetitive movements
intermittent
mild severity

Question 11

Inflammatory timescales (acute, subacute and chronic)

Answer 11

acute: 7-10 days
subacute: 10-20 days
chronic: 30 days +

Question 12

Rough timeline of staged on soft tissue healing

Answer 12

Bleeding: immediate to 4-6 hours
inflammation: lasts up to 3-5 days
Proliferation: day 5 to 3 weeks
remodelling: starts at the 3 week mark and can last up to a year