CCMA Mod 2 Diseases of the Muscular System

muscular dystrophy sx

chronic and progressive muscle weakness leading to eventual paralysis of muscle groups

muscular dystrophy etiology

inherited or spontaneous genetic mutation in one of the genes involved with protecting muscle fibers from damage

muscular dystrophy dx

patient history, physical exam, muscle enzyme tests, electromyography, muscle biopsy, genetic testing

muscular dystrophy tx

physical therapy, ambulatory devices, and medications to alleviate symptoms

myopathy sx

muscle weakness, cramps, stiffness, spasms, and tetany

myopathy etiology

can result from many different disease processes

myopathy dx

based on symptoms, focus is on understanding the underlying cause

myopathy tx

treatment is dependent on the underlying cause, physical therapy, medication therapy, support bracing, surgery, and massage may all help

myalgia sx

muscle pain

myalgia etiology

traumatic injury, viral infection, overuse or overstretching of muscle group, medications and vaccines

myalgia dx

based on symptoms, focus is on understanding the underlying cause

myalgia tx

dependent on underlying cause, targeted symptomatic treatment includes massage, heat or cold therapy, and medication for pain and muscle relaxants

repetitive stress disorder (RSD) sx

pain, tingling, numbness, swelling, redness, loss of flexibility, muscle weakness

repetitive stress disorder (RSD) etiology

repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression and sustained uncomfortable positions

repetitive stress disorder (RSD) dx

physical examination, patient history, imaging

repetitive stress disorder (RSD) tx

anti inflammatory medications, rest, splinting, massage, surgery

shin splint sx

pain and swelling in the lower leg

shin splint etiology

repeated stress of the tibia and connective tissues

shin splint dx

physical examination and patient history

shin splint tx

RICE, surgery if severe enough