Tissue Response Flashcards
(67 cards)
define pain
a negative sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage
what is an individuals pain perception influenced by? (4)
physical, chemical, social & psychological
what factors are involved in pain? (3)
-Anatomical structures-muscle/tendon/ligaments
-Physiological reactions- swelling/bruising/bleeding
-Psychological, social, cultural/cognitive factors (certain sport cultures athletes don’t like to admit they are injured)
pain is a major indicator of what?
injury
what 3 sources can pain originate from?
- somatic- skin, muscle, skeleton, joints
- visceral- internal organs (disease or injury) includes diffuse & refered pain
- psychogentic- anxiety/depression/stress, sensation is often felt too
what receptor produces pain and where are they
nociceptors, found in the skin, periosteum and some internal organs
what are afferent nerve endings, what are they sensitive to?
Transmit impulses towards the brain/spinal cord. Sensitive to mechanical, thermal and chemical energy.
what are the 3 pain categories
fast vs slow pain
acute vs chronic pain
local vs referred pain
speed, feeling & location of fast vs slow pain
fast:
-within 0.01 sec
-feels bright, sharp/electric
-felt mainly superficial or within the skin
slow:
-after 1 sec & increases over time
-achy/throbby
-can occur at skin and deeper into the joint or area
acute vs chronic pain
timeline, MOI, area & mechanically provoked?
acute: <last 3months, caused by an event, localized & mechanically provoked
Chronic: >last 3months, overuse injury, widespread/diffuse/referred pain & not mechanically provoked
define referred pain
percieved pain at location that is remote from the site of the tissues actually causing the pain
what are the 3 types of referred pain
- myofascial- trigger points
- sclerotomic- musculature
- dermatomic- skin
what is myofascial pain & characteristics
trigger points
characterized by:
-tender to compress
-accompanied by tight bands of tissue
-can be acute or chronic
-may give rise to deep referred pain
what is sclerotome pain & characteristics
and area of bone or fascia that is supplied by a single nerve root
characterized by:
-deep, aching and poorly localized pain
-autonomic changes could arise (increased BP, and sweating)
what is dermatonic pain & its characteristic
sharp and well localized, in the area of skin that is supplied by a single nerve root, skips autonomic responses
what is the best way to get a reflection of pain and discomfort
self reports
what are other ways to assess pain that does not include self reports (7)
1.questionaries
2. assessments
-visual analog scales 1-10
-pain charts
-McGill pain questionare
-Activity pain indicator profiles
-Numeric rating scales
pro & cons of visual pain scales
pro: can be used for quick on field pain assessment
con: subjective and pain level may not correlate to severity of injury
pro and cons of pain charts (with explainations)
PRO: can be used quickly on field
CON: gives them the option (or sort of tells them) how they feel without them really thinking about it
pro and con of McGill pain questionare
PRO: Can be used in clinic, in depth questionare
CON: takes a while to complete/ must be done before seeing a professional, cannot be done on field.
why is understanding soft tissue healing important for injury management (3)
-understand the phases of healing
-know where/how to start rehab/ return to work/play
-create optimal environment for healing
what are the 3 phases of healing and their estimated time lines
- inflammatory phase (day 0-6)
- fibroblastic repair phase (day 3-21)
- maturation and remodelling phase (day 21+)
goals of phase 1- Inflammation (4)
- protect
- localize
- decrease injurious agents
- prepare for repair & remodelling
what is the PIER method
Protect, Ice, Elevate, Rest