Definitions From Rattray Flashcards
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The bodies non-speficific response to any demand made upon it; it is not a disease but it contribute to ill health.
STRESS
It is a state of wellness associated with many interrelated changes that occur throughout the woman’s bodyas the fetus develops.
Pregnancy
It is an involuntary, sustained contraction of a muscle.
SPASM
It is a common lay man term for a painful, prolonged muscle spasm.
CRAMPS
It is hyperirritable spot, usually within a taut band of skeletal muscle or its fascia. It is a tender point on site, ofteb exhibits a predictable pain referral pattern and causes a shortening of the affected muscle.
Myofascial Trigger Point
It is local or generalized accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissue spaces.
EDEMA
This process is necessary step towards the healing of an injured tissue.
INFLAMMATORY PROCESS
Acute stage of inflammatory process are:
Pain, Redness, Immobility, Swelling, Hot to touch or Swelling Heat Altered mobility Redness Pain
It is a collagen based tissue that develops as a result of the inflammatory process.
Scar Tissue
It is the disruption of thw continuity of any tissue.
INJURY
Layers of the Skin:
Epidermis, Dermis, Subdermal/Hypodermis/Subcutaneous layer.
It is a disruption of the continuity of the skin tissue.
WOUND
It is a specific type of wound cause by an external thermal agent.
BURNS
It is a crush injury to a muscle.
Contusion
It is an overstretch injury to a musculotendinous unit.
Strains
It is an overstretch injury to a ligament.
Sprains
A twisting Injury to the medial or lateral deep portion of the knee while foot is weight bearing and achored to the ground.
Meniscal Injury
In this condition on the acute stage a feeling of tearing sensation in the knee and may give way, buckle or lock occurs.
Meniscus Injury
It is complete dissociation of thw articulating surfaces of the joint?
Dislocation
Occurs when the articulating surfaces of the joint remain in a partial contact with ecmach other.
Subluxation
It is a break in the continuity of a bones?
Fracture
It is an acceleration-deceleration injury to thw head and neck.
Whiplash
An overuse condition resulting in inflammation of the plantar fascia.
Plantar Fascitis
Inflammation of the periosteum of the bone and usually produces pain in the lower leg. Pain located in the origin or insertion of a muscle- usually pain occurs on the posteromedially of the tibia.
Periositis