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trigger point review Flashcards

1
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hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle that involves a hypersensitve palpable nodule in a taut band

A

trigger point

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2
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a spot that is painful on compression and can give rise to referred pain

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trigger points

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3
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this type of trigger point is always tender and prevents full lengthening of the muscle

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active TrP

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4
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this type of trigger point weakens the muscle and refers pain on direct compression as well as exhibits a local twitch response

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Active TrP

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5
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this type of trigger point is only tender when palpated

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latent TrP

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6
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this type of trigger point is responsible for activation of one or more satellite trigger points

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key TrP

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7
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this type of trigger point is induced neurologically or mechanically by the activity of a key trigger point

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satellite TrP

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8
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TrP’s are often activated by some degree of mechanical abuse of the muscle in the form of muscle _____

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overload

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9
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active TrP’s can be anywhere but frequently manifest in the _____&_____

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Head & shoulders

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10
Q

muscles with _____ are prevented from reaching full extension, so range of motion tests help to find them

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trigger point

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11
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a method of TrP release involving deep & effective stretching

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contract/release

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12
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a method of TrP release involving deep digital or _____ compression with fingers, thumb, or tool

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ischemic

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13
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a method of TrP release involving deep stroking AKA

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stripping

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14
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a method of TrP release involving ____ of saline or local anesthetic.

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injections

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15
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the study of movement

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kineosology

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16
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the study of the mechancal processes of movement and their effects on the body

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biomechanics

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17
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the study of peoples efficiency in their working environment

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Ergonomics

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18
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the study of motion under the action of forces

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kinetics

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19
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these push or pull an object to affect motion or shape

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forces

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20
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the direction of force

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vecor

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21
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pressure, inertia, acceleration, speed, resistance, effort

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force

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22
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lotion/oil/creme and the body tissues affect this

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Resistance

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23
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____ are levers in a body

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bones

24
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____ are the fulcrums in the body

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joints

25
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the most common levers in the body

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3rd class

26
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the least common levers in the body

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2nd class

27
Q

the point at which all the mass (or weight) of the body is balanced equally or distributed equally

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COG

28
Q

the center or gravity always changes when there is ____

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movement

29
Q

what type of spine curvature is present at birth

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concave

30
Q

as we age the cervical & lumbar regions are _____curves

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convex

31
Q

condition involving an exaggerated lumbar curve

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Lordosis

32
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condition involving an exaggerated thoracic curve

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kyphosis

33
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condition involving a lateral curve in spine

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scoliosis

34
Q

the rhythmic & alterating movement of the legs along with the trunk & arms

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Gait

35
Q

the ___ is an intergrated functional unit

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kinetic chain

36
Q

myofascial & nervous systems and joints make this up

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kinetic chain

37
Q

what do triceps do Pull or Push?

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push

38
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what do biceps do Pull or Push?

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pull

39
Q

the firing sequence of muscles prime movers, stabilizers, ____

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synergists

40
Q

this was developed in the 1930’s by stanley leif

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neuromuscular therapy

41
Q

this person popularized neuromuscular therapy in the US

A

Paul st John

42
Q

this system identifies soft tissue abnormalities & manipulates soft tissue to normalize its function; the focus is on postural assessment to determine imbalances

A

Neuromuscular therapy

43
Q

techniques effective at quieting muscle spasms, improving joint mobility, toning weak muscles & lenghtening short muscles

A

MET

44
Q

means stretched or pulled tight, no slack

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taut

45
Q

rolfing & hellerwork are bodywork methods that are examples of this

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Structural intagration

46
Q

when a muscle contracts to create a nodule, the rest of the muscles becomes ____

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weaker

47
Q

this is most common method empolyed by massage therapists for release of TrP’s

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ischemic compression

48
Q

muscle energy technique, trager and trigger point work are all _____ methods

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Neuromuscular

49
Q

a neuromuscular mechanism is made up of nerve, muscle, and ____ unit

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fascia

50
Q

if a trigger point is painful we can work on the____ muscle

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agonist

51
Q

deep tissue massage refers to strokes directed toward deeper structures of muscle and fascia which is ______ tissue

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connective

52
Q

incorrect body alignment can cause tension in muscles and abnormal _____ functions

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organ

53
Q

when assessing _____ we want the client to stand still

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posture

54
Q

this is a tool in biomechanics that allows us to see the impact of gravity on the body

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plumb line

55
Q

which poor postural alignment can cause difficulty standing for long periods of time

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flat back

56
Q

range of motion stretching should be gradual and may cause ______

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discomfort

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