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1
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What type of pain is a red flag

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Constant unrelenting

2
Q

Differentiate peripheral VS central

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P= pain travels further from irritation, decreases intensity
C= pain travels toward irritation, increase intensity
3
Q

Differentiate chronic VS joint/soft tissue inflammation

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Chronic= morning, improves with activity

Joint/soft tissue= mid day, worse with overwork

4
Q

Stages:

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1) acute/inflammatory
2) subacute/proliferation
3) chronic/remodelling/maturation

5
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Describe acute stage

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-4-10d
*clotting (bradykinins, neutrophils, macrophages)
Decrease bleeding= RICE, NSAIDs
Decrease pain= RICE
Decrease inflammation= METH
Promote good scar tissue= gentle ROM/massage, ultrasound

6
Q

Describe subacute stage

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1-15d
*granulation, scar tissue formation
Collagen formation-weak/vulnerable
Fiber orientation= AROM, gentle massage, ultrasound
Protection= decrease stress
7
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Describe chronic stage

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15d-6 month
*scar tissue remodelling
Granulation replaced by collagen
Apoptosis of cells no longer needed
Exercise, friction, regular activity
8
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Types of pain

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1) mm
2) vascular
3) visceral
4) constant
5) mechanical
6) episodic