Multiple Choice Questions

Which condition is characterized by loss of normal bone density and subsequent increased susceptibility to fractures

Osteoporosis

inadequate mineralizaiton of mature bones, causing them to become soft, flexible, and deformed, is called

osteomalacia

a progressive bone disease marked by abnormal and excessive bone remodling that result in weakened and deformed bones is called

paget disease

massage considerations for a client diagnosed with osteomyelitis include

avoiding massage until the infection is resolved and medical clearance is given

which disorder is genetic and cuases abnormality in the connective tissues of many body systems

marfan syndrome

which muscles are most likely tight and need lengthening in a client with lordosis

hip flexors

a structural deformity in which the first metatarsophalangeal joint becomes medially displaced is called

bunion

massage considerations for a client with pes planus include

using deep gliding, kneading, and friction on calf muscles

anterior displacement of the vertebra, usually in the lumbar spine, is called

spondyloisthesis

a client with patellofemoral syndrome who has little to no local swelling may benefit most from

deep gliding, kneading, friction, and myofascial release on the affected quadriceps and hamstrings

another term for patellofermoral syndrome is

chondromalacia patellae

an accumulation of synovial fluid behind the knee is called

baker cyst

which condition is inflammation of the bursae

bursitis

massage considerations for chronic bursitis include

deep-friction and mobilizations

headaches, earaches, toothaches, and jaw pain are common symptoms for which condition

temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD)

which condition is characterized by progressive damage and eventual loss of articular carticlage due to normal wear and tear related to aging

osteoarthritis

which term also refers to osteoarthritis

degenerative joint disease

massage considerations for a client with osteoarthritis include

avoiding joints that are red or hot to the touch

massage considerations for a client with spondylosis include

avoiding strectching or joint mobilization of involved vertebrae

considerations for a client with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include that massage

is indicated only in periods of resmission

chronic, systemic, inflammatory arthritis leading to calcification and fusion of the joints is called

ankylosing spondylitis

lyme disease, which begins with a bull’s eye rash, occurs when one is bitten by a tick carrying which pathogen

borrelia burgodoferi bacteria

massage considerations for septic arthritis include

absolute contraindication until the condition has resolved and medical clearance is given

a muscle that appears small, loose, and flattened with reduced strength is considered

atrophied

a shortening of a muscle that cuases a joint to become fixated in a flexed position is called

contracture

the condition marked by shortening and thickening of the palmar fascia that may cause digits 3-5 tobe pulled into a flexed position is called

dupuytren contracture.

which of the following is NOT a type of headache

trigeminal

myofascial pain syndrome is associated with which condition

the presence of localized trigger points

which statement is NOT true when massaging a client diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome

the treatment plan should be identical from session to session to ensure consistent progress

the despoisiton of calcium in soft tissue that has been traumatized by an injury describes which condition

myositis ossificans

which injury involves bones being temporarily displaced at the joint with complete loss of contact between their articulating surfaces

dislocation

which injury is a break in a bone

fracture

which injury involves joint trauma that stretches or tears ligaments without bone displacement

sprain

which choice is NOT a consideration for massage of a ligament sprain

deep stretching may be benefical for healing the ligament

a strain is an injury to a

msucle or its tendon

which couorse of action is most appropriate for a client with an actue strain

treat the damaged area as a local contrainidicaiton

inflammation of a tendon is called

tendinitis

which treatment plan is most appropriate for a client with tendinitis in the chronic stage

cross-fiber friction to the affected tendon followed by ice application

inflmmation of a tendon at the attachment to the bone is called

epicondylitis

massage considerations for a client with de Quervian tenosynovitis include it is

a local contraindiciaton if inflammation is present

massage considerations for a client with Osgood-Schlatter diseas include

using friction around the knee to reduce adhesions once inflmmation has abated

which condition involves spasms of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles

torticollis

which group of muscles is also commonly involved in torticollis

scalenes, trapezius, and splenius capitis and cervicis

a client was a rear eneded in a heavy traffic 2 days ago and has a stiff neck but no other symptoms. She stated that her head was thrown back ,then forward. Which massage approach is appropriate

postpone the massage for at least 72 hours after the injury, and then treat the flexors and extensors of hte neck, followed by ice application

which statement describes what has occured to the strcutures of the neck with Whiplash

a rapid accelereation-deceleration contrast force

a disorder of the shoulder joint and its capsule, which then becomes inflamed and evnetually stiff or frozen, is called

adhesive capsulitis

which condition is a lateral curvature in the normally straight vertical line of the spine, usually in the thoracic region

scoliosis

which condition is a benign mass consisting of a thin fibrous capsule enclosing clear, gelatinous fluids and usually located on a wrist

ganglion cyst

a collection of rare genetic muscle diseases characterized by skeletal muscle atrophy is called

muscular dystrophy

which ondition involves diffuse soft tissue pain and the presence of multiple tender points

fibromyalgia syndrome