W1 MSK

Question 1

Increased number of what cells can trigger tendinopathy?

Answer 1

Tenocytes
Tenocte metabolism
Immature tenocytes (don’t produce collagen)
Rate of apoptosis
Immunoreactive cells

Question 2

Signs and symptoms of tendonopathy

Answer 2

Pain
Weakness
Decreased sensation
Swelling

Question 3

Physio management/treatment

Answer 3

Education
Exercise
Load modification
Stretches
Shockwave
Manual therapy

Question 4

Common areas affected in Lower limb

Answer 4

Glute
Patella
Achilles
Tib post
Hamstrings
Peroneals

Question 5

Common areas affected in upper limb

Answer 5

Rotator cuff
Long head of biceps
Lateral+ Medial epicondylalgia (elbow)
De Quervain (wrist to base of thumb)

Question 6

What is the most prevalent lower limb tendinopathy?

Answer 6

Gluteal tendinopathy (GTPS)

Question 7

Clinical signs n symptoms of GTPS

Answer 7

Lateral hip pain/ tenderness
Pain walking, standing on affected leg, side lying.

Question 8

Patella tendinopathy clinical signs n symptoms

Answer 8

Anterior knee pain
Decreased function- kneeling, downhill

Question 9

Achilles tendinopathy clinical signs n symptoms

Answer 9

Pain+Swelling
Tender nodular swelling usually present in chronic cases

Question 10

Plantar fasciopathy clinical signs n symptoms

Answer 10

Pain at the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia, particularly with big toe extension and ankle dorsiflexion

Often painful first thing in the morning and after activities/ at the end of the day

Question 11

Rotator cuff clinical signs n symptoms

Answer 11

Pain and impairment of shoulder movement and function usually during shoulder elevation and lateral rotation

Painful to lie on affected side

Question 12

Lateral epicondylalgia

Answer 12

Pain located around the lateral epicondyle of the elbow, usually radiating with the extensor
Variable pain reported- intermittent/continuous, varying in severity
Aggravated by resisted wrist/ finger extension, forearm supination
Stretching the tendon can also reproduce symptoms as can gripping