muscular

fascia location

Covers all muscles

atrophy

What is it?

The loss of muscle in one or more

muscles

Causes?

Due to lack of use or malnutrition

S/S

One limb smaller/weaker than

other

Tx

Treat underlying cause

Physical Therapy (PT)

Exercise

Improve Nutrition

Avulsion Fracture

What is it?

Chunk of bone pulled away by

tendon/ligament

Causes

Trauma

Sports/Athletic Injury

S/S

Pain

Swelling

Popping sound

Tx:

• Cast/Splint

• RICE

• Surgical repair

Contracture

What is it?

Condition in which the muscle shortens its length in the

resting state.

Causes

Common with bedridden patients/Inactive Sedentary

Patients

Stroke

Cerebral Palsy

Paralysis

S/S

Loss of Movement

Pain

Treatment

Relengthening/ ROM exercise

PT

Splinting in extension

Shifting positions

Muscle relaxants

Muscular Dystrophy

What is it?

Inherited muscular disorder

Several different types

Progressively worsening weakness and loss of

muscle tissue

Causes?

Mostly involves males

Genetic

S/S?

Muscle weakness

Difficulty ambulating

Drooling

Falls

Delayed Motor Development

TX?

No cure

Goal= To control symptoms

PT

Wheelchairs/braces

Myasthenia Gravis

What is it?

Autoimmune disorder causing muscle weakness

Causes

Antibodies attack acetylcholine receptors

Acetylcholine levels normal

Too few receptors

Prevents muscle contraction from occurring

S/S

Muscle Weakness

Dysphagia (trouble swallowing)

Double Vision

Difficulty Walking

Fatigue

Sxworsen with activity and improve with rest

• TX?

• Thymectomy

• Avoid Stress/Rest when symptoms occur

• Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

Fibromyalgia

What is it?

Pain located at trigger points in the muscles