Pathology 🫠

Question 1

Adhesive capsulitis and massage modifications

Answer 1

Inflammation of shoulder and its capsule; shoulder eventually becomes stiff or frozen

Modified: move, compress, elevate (MCE). compression and elevation helps control swelling and won’t interfere with inflammatory process

Question 2

Baker cyst and massage modifications

Answer 2

An accumulation of synovial fluid behind the knee; can be an accumulation of synovial fluid within the normal bursae or separate cystic structure

Modified: avoid the affected area or use gentle massage techniques; extra soft, bolsters behind the knee for a supine client

Question 3

Bursitis and massage modifications

Answer 3

Information of bursa; movement becomes uncomfortable and impaired

Modified: adjust and position the client for comfort

Question 4

Dislocations & subluxations and massage modifications

Answer 4

Dislocation - temporary displacement of bones within a joint with complete loss of contact between articulating surfaces

Subluxation - partial loss of contact between two articulating surfaces in a joint

Question 5

Fractures and massage modifications

Answer 5

Any disruption or break in the continuity of bone

Treatment: local contraindication under area is healed

Question 6

Ganglion cyst and massage treatments

Answer 6

Pouch like structure filled with synovial fluid

Treatments:

Question 7

Temporomandibular disorders

Answer 7

Generalized term to describe disorders affecting the jaw, it’s musculature or both; common causes our physical and psychosocial stress

Question 8

Sprain

Answer 8

When a ligament is torn or stretched beyond its normal capacity; a joint is forced into an unnatural or unstable position

Question 9

Spondylosis

Answer 9

Used to describe OA of the spine (also called spinal OA); most commonly affects the neck and lower back; usually caused by aging