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acute: recent onset, usually last short duration
chronic: long duration and can lead to depression
myofascial pain: specific to muscles, tendons, or fascia |
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Term
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Definition
persistent, deep aching pains in muscle, nonarticular in origin
characterized by well-defined trigger points |
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Term
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Definition
musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder that can vary in intensity
widespread pain accompanied by tenderness of muscles and adjacent soft tissues
nonarticular rheumatic disease of unknown origin |
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Term
| Low back pain (location, etiology, symptoms) |
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Definition
most common work related injury
location: lumbar lordosis
etiology: poor posture, repetitive bending using poor body mechanics, heavy lifting, sleeping with poor posture
symptoms: pain, difficulty with self care activities and other roles, difficulty sleeping |
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Term
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Definition
determine location of pain (localized or diffuse)
intensity of pain (0 to 10 scale; time of day most intense)
onset and duration (gradual or sudden; length of time)
description (sharp, throbbing, tender, burning, shooting, etc.)
functional assessment: McGill Pain Questionnaire, Pain Disability Index, Functional Interference Estimate) |
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Term
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Definition
physical agent modalities
massage
proper positioning techniques
splint in resting position
gentle ROM
relaxation exercises
proper body mechanics
correct environmental factors
correct standing and seated posture
modify activities
ADL training
alternative exercise programs |
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