MSK 1 Flashcards
(44 cards)
What is a strain or tear?
Muscle or tendon injury involving over contracting or lengthening a muscle causing tearing of collagen.
What are the grades of strains/tears?
- Grade I
- Grade II
- Grade III
What type of muscle contractions are associated with strains?
Eccentric contractions (deceleration phase).
What is the lifetime incidence of Achilles Tendinopathy in elite runners?
7-9%
Which athletes are commonly affected by Achilles Tendinopathy?
Also common in other athletes; 1/3 of cases are non-athletes.
What are common biomechanical factors contributing to Achilles Tendinopathy?
- Overpronation of foot
- Footwear
- Training surfaces
What are the clinical signs and symptoms of Patella Tendinopathy?
- Anterior Knee Pain
- Decreased function (e.g., stairs, up/down hills, kneeling)
What is a key management strategy for Patella Tendinopathy?
Eccentric loading is more effective than concentric in some studies.
What are some risk factors for Patella Tendinopathy?
- Weight
- BMI
- Leg length difference
- Arch height of foot
- Quads flexibility/strength
- Hamstring flexibility
- Vertical jump performance
What are the clinical signs and symptoms of Gluteal Tendinopathy (GTPS)?
- Lateral hip pain
- Tenderness around GT
- Pain on walking/standing on one leg/getting up from sitting/side lying
What is the most prevalent lower limb tendinopathy?
Gluteal Tendinopathy (GTPS).
What are common areas affected by tendinopathy?
- Glutes
- Patella
- Achilles
- Tibialis Posterior
- Hamstrings
- Peroneals
- Plantar Fasciopathy
- Rotator Cuff
- Long Head of Biceps
- Lateral Epicondylalgia
- Medial Epicondylalgia
- De Quervains
What is a common management strategy for tendinopathy?
Education, Exercise, Load Modification/Management, Eccentric Loading, Isometric Loading, Stretches, Shockwave, Manual Therapy.
What is a characteristic symptom of Plantar Fasciopathy?
Pain at the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia, particularly with big toe extension and ankle dorsiflexion.
What percentage of people will suffer from Plantar Fasciopathy in their lifetime?
1 in 10 people.
What is a common symptom of De Quervains?
Pain on the radial side of the wrist that can be referred to the thumb.
What is the most common age group affected by De Quervains?
40s-50s.
What is a key management strategy for Medial Epicondylalgia?
Load Management and Education.
What is the common term for Medial Epicondylalgia?
Golfer’s Elbow.
What is the most common overuse syndrome in the elbow?
Lateral Epicondylalgia (Tennis Elbow).
What are the clinical signs and symptoms of Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain?
- Pain and impairment of shoulder movement
- Painful to lie on affected side
What are common physiotherapy management strategies for strains/tears?
- POLICE/PRICE
- Mobilisation
- Strength/loading
- Proprioception
- Endurance training
What are some risk factors for tendinopathy?
- Overload/Underload
- Changes in load/training
- Age
- Previous Injury
- Increased BMI
- Diabetes
- Medication
- Genetic Factors
What are common muscles for tears?
- Pec Major
- Long Head of Biceps
- Rotator Cuff
- Quads/Hams
- Achilles Tendon