trigger point review

Question 1

hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle that involves a hypersensitve palpable nodule in a taut band

Answer 1

trigger point

Question 2

a spot that is painful on compression and can give rise to referred pain

Answer 2

trigger points

Question 3

this type of trigger point is always tender and prevents full lengthening of the muscle

Answer 3

active TrP

Question 4

this type of trigger point weakens the muscle and refers pain on direct compression as well as exhibits a local twitch response

Answer 4

Active TrP

Question 5

this type of trigger point is only tender when palpated

Answer 5

latent TrP

Question 6

this type of trigger point is responsible for activation of one or more satellite trigger points

Answer 6

key TrP

Question 7

this type of trigger point is induced neurologically or mechanically by the activity of a key trigger point

Answer 7

satellite TrP

Question 8

TrP’s are often activated by some degree of mechanical abuse of the muscle in the form of muscle _____

Answer 8

overload

Question 9

active TrP’s can be anywhere but frequently manifest in the _____&_____

Answer 9

Head & shoulders

Question 10

muscles with _____ are prevented from reaching full extension, so range of motion tests help to find them

Answer 10

trigger point

Question 11

a method of TrP release involving deep & effective stretching

Answer 11

contract/release

Question 12

a method of TrP release involving deep digital or _____ compression with fingers, thumb, or tool

Answer 12

ischemic

Question 13

a method of TrP release involving deep stroking AKA

Answer 13

stripping

Question 14

a method of TrP release involving ____ of saline or local anesthetic.

Answer 14

injections

Question 15

the study of movement

Answer 15

kineosology

Question 16

the study of the mechancal processes of movement and their effects on the body

Answer 16

biomechanics

Question 17

the study of peoples efficiency in their working environment

Answer 17

Ergonomics

Question 18

the study of motion under the action of forces

Answer 18

kinetics

Question 19

these push or pull an object to affect motion or shape

Answer 19

forces

Question 20

the direction of force

Answer 20

vecor

Question 21

pressure, inertia, acceleration, speed, resistance, effort

Answer 21

force

Question 22

lotion/oil/creme and the body tissues affect this

Answer 22

Resistance

Question 23

____ are levers in a body

Answer 23

bones

Question 24

____ are the fulcrums in the body

Answer 24

joints

Question 25

the most common levers in the body

Answer 25

3rd class

Question 26

the least common levers in the body

Answer 26

2nd class

Question 27

the point at which all the mass (or weight) of the body is balanced equally or distributed equally

Answer 27

COG

Question 28

the center or gravity always changes when there is ____

Answer 28

movement

Question 29

what type of spine curvature is present at birth

Answer 29

concave

Question 30

as we age the cervical & lumbar regions are _____curves

Answer 30

convex

Question 31

condition involving an exaggerated lumbar curve

Answer 31

Lordosis

Question 32

condition involving an exaggerated thoracic curve

Answer 32

kyphosis

Question 33

condition involving a lateral curve in spine

Answer 33

scoliosis

Question 34

the rhythmic & alterating movement of the legs along with the trunk & arms

Answer 34

Gait

Question 35

the ___ is an intergrated functional unit

Answer 35

kinetic chain

Question 36

myofascial & nervous systems and joints make this up

Answer 36

kinetic chain

Question 37

what do triceps do Pull or Push?

Answer 37

push

Question 38

what do biceps do Pull or Push?

Answer 38

pull

Question 39

the firing sequence of muscles prime movers, stabilizers, ____

Answer 39

synergists

Question 40

this was developed in the 1930's by stanley leif

Answer 40

neuromuscular therapy

Question 41

this person popularized neuromuscular therapy in the US

Answer 41

Paul st John

Question 42

this system identifies soft tissue abnormalities & manipulates soft tissue to normalize its function; the focus is on postural assessment to determine imbalances

Answer 42

Neuromuscular therapy

Question 43

techniques effective at quieting muscle spasms, improving joint mobility, toning weak muscles & lenghtening short muscles

Answer 43

MET

Question 44

means stretched or pulled tight, no slack

Answer 44

taut

Question 45

rolfing & hellerwork are bodywork methods that are examples of this

Answer 45

Structural intagration

Question 46

when a muscle contracts to create a nodule, the rest of the muscles becomes ____

Answer 46

weaker

Question 47

this is most common method empolyed by massage therapists for release of TrP's

Answer 47

ischemic compression

Question 48

muscle energy technique, trager and trigger point work are all _____ methods

Answer 48

Neuromuscular

Question 49

a neuromuscular mechanism is made up of nerve, muscle, and ____ unit

Answer 49

fascia

Question 50

if a trigger point is painful we can work on the____ muscle

Answer 50

agonist

Question 51

deep tissue massage refers to strokes directed toward deeper structures of muscle and fascia which is ______ tissue

Answer 51

connective

Question 52

incorrect body alignment can cause tension in muscles and abnormal _____ functions

Answer 52

organ

Question 53

when assessing _____ we want the client to stand still

Answer 53

posture

Question 54

this is a tool in biomechanics that allows us to see the impact of gravity on the body

Answer 54

plumb line

Question 55

which poor postural alignment can cause difficulty standing for long periods of time

Answer 55

flat back

Question 56

range of motion stretching should be gradual and may cause ______

Answer 56

discomfort