Arthritis Flashcards

Question

Warning signs of RA

Answer 1

1. Pain, swelling, tenderness, heat or redness in a joint (INFLAMMATION) 2. Inflammation may start gradually or w a sudden severe attack (can occur after psychological trauma) 3. Morning stiffness that lasts longer than 30 min 4. Pain in 3 or more jnts at the same time or in a jnt all night long 5. Low energy and fatigue (systemic condition) 6. Possible fever and weight loss (systemic disease)

Answer 2

most common form of arthritis mainly affects persons age 50 + same incidence btw men and women symptoms get worse as the day goes on (bc of fatigue) degenerative jnt disease (loss of articular cartilage) peripheral disease (local effect) meds to reduce jnt inflammation and pain

Answer 3

``` genetic predisposition joint trauma (knees of football players) excess weight (obesity) overuse syndrome (hands of hair dressers) ```

Answer 4

hands | spine, hips, knees (weight bearing jnts)

Answer 5

exercise helps to reduce pain, and prevent further joint damage also helps to maintain healthy weight, which puts less strain on the jnts (weight bearing jnts) exercise of inflamed jnts strengthens the m. around the jnt this results in less pain

Answer 6

jnt mvt: -mechanical pressure over the cartilage = brings nutrients + squeezes out waste (need to move to get bigger) absence of mvt: (find time in day, when symptoms decrease to move) - cartilage will starve + crumble away - tendons + lig will shrink, stiffen up + become weaker

Answer 7

how do you feel vs training intensity red workout: more than normal pain (joints in flare-up); low (rest and recover, ROM) yellow workout: normal pain, normal jnt comfort; easy to moderate (normal exercise routine) green workout: better than normal pain, joints feeling good; moderate to high (try smt new: more time, more weight and more reps/sets)

Answer 8

ROM + stretching exercise: if jnt is affected but not painful: - ROM exercise (5-10 reps, position is held for 2-3 sec when it is appropriate) - stretching exercises (2 to 3 reps, position is held for 20-30 s) if jnt is slightly swollen, but neither hot nor painful, cuts the reps in half if the jnt is hot, swollen + painful -1 or 2 repetitions of the ROM exercises and no stretching

Answer 9

if jnt is affected but not painful: - 5 to 10 reps with low load (can be repeated 3 times = 15 to 30 reps) if jnt is slightly swollen + mildly painful = cut reps in half = 7 to 15 reps if jnt is hot, swollen + painful = avoid strengthening exercises

Answer 10

important to move the affected jnts (ROM)

Answer 11

light weights and stretch bands

Answer 12

relaxation of the m. around an affected jnt reduces pain.

Answer 13

heat helps to relax aching m., reduce jnt pain and soreness (not recommended for swollen jnts) : like ahot shower or a hot pad cold helps to lessen the pain and swelling in a jnt : put an ice pack on your knee

Answer 14

Stress/anxiety? = will increase pain sensation

Answer 15

important to be kind to the body. After doing heavy work, or doing to same task over and over => stop or slow down important to use arms, legs and back in safe ways to avoid stress on jnts (ex: carry a heavy load close to your body )

Answer 16

considered if jnt becomes badly damaged, or if the pain is too strong

Answer 17

less pain, better mvt and function, in some cases better physical appearance can be minor or major (joint reconstruction)

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