front 1 The most common first aid treatment of muscular injuries is known by the acronym __________ . | back 1 RICE |
front 2 The specialized soft tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia is known as __________ release. | back 2 myofascial |
front 3 The compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles is known as __________ syndrome. | back 3 compartment |
front 4 The condition known as __________ is the degeneration of muscle tissue. | back 4 myolysis |
front 5 Activities to promote strength, mobility, flexibility of muscles and joints are known as | back 5 ROM |
front 6 A/An __________ is a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally. | back 6 adhesion |
front 7 The term __________ means lacking normal tone or strength. | back 7 atonic |
front 8 Muscular __________ is a group of inherited muscle disorders that cause muscle weakness without affecting the nervous system. | back 8 dystrophy |
front 9 When inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint, this condition is known as __________ syndrome. | back 9 impingement |
front 10 Intermittent __________ is pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest. | back 10 claudication |
front 11 A stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side is known as spasmodic __________ . | back 11 torticollis |
front 12 A/An __________ is a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. | back 12 spasm |
front 13 Therapeutic __________ uses high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries by generating heat deep within muscle tissue. | back 13 ultrasound |
front 14 A debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue | back 14 diffuse and or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain; and a wide range of other symptoms is known as __________ syndrome.; fibromyalgia |
front 15 A/An __________ cyst is a harmless fluid-filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist. | back 15 ganglion |
front 16 Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow is known as __________ . | back 16 epicondylitis |
front 17 The weakness or slight paralysis of a muscle is known as __________ . | back 17 myoparesis |
front 18 Symptoms of __________ syndrome occur when the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel are chronically overused and become inflamed and swollen. | back 18 carpal tunnel |
front 19 A/An __________ blocker is a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles. | back 19 neuromuscular |
front 20 Plantar __________ is an inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot. | back 20 fasciitis |