RSI's

Question 1

Etiology of Chronic inflammation includes

a) overuse
b) cumulative trauma
c) repetitive strain
d) all of the above

Answer 1

d) all of the above

Question 2

T/F repetitive microtrauma or repeated strain overload over time results in structural weakening

Answer 2

true

Question 3

most current research is showing that in many cases tendon pain is not accompanied by inflammation, this results in tendon pain being referred to as

Answer 3

tendonopathy

Question 4

______ is a general term referring to tendon pathology

Answer 4

tendonopathy

Question 5

_____ is acute or chronic inflammation of a tendon

Answer 5

tendonitits

Question 6

_______ is chronic degradation of a tendon without inflammation

Answer 6

tendonosis

Question 7

T/F tendonosis is characterized by disrupted collagen fibres within the tendon

Answer 7

true

Question 8

_______ is inflammation of a tendon sheath

Answer 8

tenosynovitis

Question 9

when a tendon is constantly undergoing microtrauma, it will suffer from small tear in the fibres. These are repaired with _____

a) collagen
b) scar tissue
c) fascia

Answer 9

scar tissue

Question 10

over time, the collagen fibres that make up the scar tissue in a traumatized tendon can build up to create a/an

a) lesion
b) thrombus
c) adhesion
d) carbuncle

Answer 10

adhesion

Question 11

the repair and replacement of inflamed tissues by connective tissue is otherwise known as

a) ankylosis
b) tenosynovitis
c) fibrosis
d) calcification

Answer 11

c) fibrosis

Question 12

during palpation, a tendonopathy will feel

a) leathery
b) rubbery
c) granular/gritty
d) squishy

Answer 12

c) granular/gritty

Question 13

T/F there can be edema in the subacute & chronic stage of a tendonopathy

Answer 13

true

Question 14

T/F there will be pain only during resisted testing since tendons are contractile

Answer 14

false, there may also be pain with stretch as well as PR testing

Question 15

common sites of tendonopathy includes

a) supraspinatus tendon
b) biceps brachii long head
c) CET
d) CFT
e) all of the above

Answer 15

e) all of the above

Question 16

tendonopathy in the common extensor tendon

is AKA

Answer 16

tennis elbow

Question 17

tendonopathy in the common flexor tendon is AKA

Answer 17

golfers elbow

Question 18

an example of tenosynovitis would be

Answer 18

gamers thumb

Question 19

tenosynovitis in the extensor pollicics brevis & abductor pollicis longus tendon sheath is AKA

Answer 19

gamers thumb

Question 20

T/F cool or cold hydrotherapy would be an appropriate treatment for a PT in the acute stage of a tendonopathy

Answer 20

true

Question 21

the goal of treatment when treating an acute tendonopathy would be to

a) decrease UMRT
b) control inflammation
c) increase ROM
d) a&b

Answer 21

d) a&b

Question 22

which of the following would be appropriate techniques to use on a PT with acute tendonopathy

a) muscle stripping
b) heavy tapotement
c) GTO
d) none of the above

Answer 22

d) none of the above, GTO is a COMPLETE CI at the lesion site

Question 23

T/F in the subacute stages of a tendonopathy you can begin to challenge the tissue

Answer 23

true

Question 24

in the subacute stage, which of the following techniques will help build a strong, mobile scar?

a) skin rolling
b) frictions
c) myofascial work
d) direct fascial work
e) all of the above

Answer 24

e) all of the above

Question 25

some examples of appropriate hydrotherapy in the subacute stage of a tendonopathy include a) ice cube massage b) castor oil c) wax with heat d) b&c

Answer 25

d) b&c

Question 26

______ tendonitis is when calcium deposits occur in a damaged tendon

Answer 26

calcific

Question 27

_____ is a cystic tumor developing in a tendon sheath

Answer 27

ganglion

Question 28

stenosing tenosynovitis is AKA

Answer 28

trigger finger

Question 29

the following is an accurate description of stenosing tenosynovitis a) a sac-like structure filled with synovial fluid b) inability of a finger to flex or extend as a result of a nodule or tendon thickening c) the repair and replacement of inflamed tissues by connective tissue d) acute or chronic inflammation of a tendon

Answer 29

b) the inability of a finger to flex or extend as a result of a nodule or thickening

Question 30

trauma and conditions such as RA and infection can lead to a) bursitis b) stenosing tenosynovitis c) tendonosis

Answer 30

a) bursitis

Question 31

bursitis is typically accompanied by a characteristic ____ pain

Answer 31

rebound

Question 32

T/F with AR testing, the pain will be greatest after releasing if the patient has bursitis

Answer 32

true

Question 33

bursitis of the olecranon is aka a) students elbow b) pump bump c) olecronitits

Answer 33

a) students elbow

Question 34

swimmers knee typically occurs in the a) ITB b) TFL c) Pes Anserine d) popliteal fossa

Answer 34

c) pes anserine ( sorry tomas)

Question 35

bursitis of the ischial tuberosity is aka a) weavers bottom b) swimmers knee c) parson's knee

Answer 35

weavers bottom

Question 36

iliopectineal bursitis is common in a) swimmers b) gymnasts c) dancers d) hikers e) c & d

Answer 36

e) c&d

Question 37

which of the following would be appropriate goals to use for a patient with bursitis a) reduce inflammation b) reduce UMRT c) Increase pain-free ROM to prevent adhesions d) all of the above

Answer 37

d) all of the above