pain

Question 1

pain

Answer 1

personal sensation of hurt that can significantly affect an individual’s QOL

Question 2

acute pain

Answer 2

recent onset and usually last short duration

Question 3

chronic pain

Answer 3

long duration and can lead to depression and prescription drug misuse

Question 4

myofascial pain

Answer 4

• specific to muscles, tendons, or fascia

Question 5

myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)

Answer 5

• persistent, deep aching pains in muscle, nonarticular origin
• characterized by well defined, highly sensitive tender spots

Question 6

fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)

Answer 6

musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder than can very in intensity
- widespread pain accompanied by tenderness of muscles and adjacent soft tissue
- nonarticular rehumatic disease

Question 7

low back pain

Answer 7

• pain
• self care difficulties
• difficulty sleeping

Question 8

pain assessment

Answer 8

• pain profile
• determine localization of pain
• intensity of pain
• onset and duration of pain
• description of pain

Question 9

functional assessments of pain

Answer 9

• mcgill pain questionnaire
• pain disability index
• functional interference estimate

Question 10

OT pain intervention

Answer 10

• PAMs and massage prior to functional activity
• proper positioning
• gentle ROM
• relaxation techniques
• proper body mechanics
• standing and seating posture
• proper lifting techniques
• modify activities
• provide exercise program