Chiropractic assistant Exam |85
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chronic stage - -Begins when sub acute stage ends and may continue for
indefinite amount of time. At this stage there may not be a possibility of fully
resolving the patients condition so the goal becomes to manage it.
- Sub-Acute stage - -stage of healing that continues for an additional 1-3
weeks but may be up to 12 weeks for tissue healing.
Treatment during this stage is for continuing to control pain, spasm, edema
with the intent of improving range of motion. Improved muscle strength,
reduction in ligaments.
- Intervertebral Foramen - -The spinal nerves exit the spinal column
between two vertebra through this hole.
- Acute stage of healing - -Often considered within the first 72 hours (3
days) following an injury.
This stage is directed at reducing pain, spasm, edema, or loss/reduction of
function.
- Psychological therapeutics - -Any physical agent applied to produce
therapeutic changes to biological tissues. Includes but not limited to thermal,
acoustic, light, Mechanical. or electric energy.
- Kyphotic - -Normal curvature of the thoracic spine. "Backward curve"
- Thoracic Spine - -These are the 12 vertebra of the mid back which form
joints with the ribs.
- Lordotic curve - -The normal curvature of the cervical spine. Curves
forward in the middle of the curve.
- Axis - -Second cervical Vertebra.
- Atlas - -First cervical vertebra. Skull sits on top.
- Cervical Spine - -First seven spinal bones.
- Nerve - -A cord like structure comprising a collection of nerve fibers which
convey electrical impulses between the brain and some other region of the
body.
- Physiology - -The study of the bodies function.
, - Anatomy - -The study of the bodies structure.
- Adjustment - -given by hand or with an instrument to restore normal
function to the joint, relieve interference to the nerves, and allow the body to
maintain homeostasis.
- Homeostasis - -Steady state.
- Vertebra - -Bony Segments forming the spine.
- Factors affecting patients ability to heal - -1. Age
2. Underlying disease
3. Nutritional Deficiencies
4. Mechanism of injury
5. Degree of injury or illness
6. Tissue involved in the injury or illness.
7. patients current state of health or prior injuries or illness.
8. Compliance with doctor recommendations.
- Modality - -A type of electrical, thermal, or mechanical energy that causes
physiological changes.
Used to relieve pain, improve circulation, decrease swelling, and reduce
muscle spasm.
Electrotherapy, thermotherapy, and mechanotherapy.
- Ultrasound - -High frequency sound waves that produce a form of deep
tissue vibration and heating.
Used for pain relief and muscle spasm, promotes circulation, and relaxes
tight muscles and soft tissue.
- Indications for use of ultrasound - -1. Soft tissue Injury
2. Chronic connective tissues and joint dysfunction.
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Bursitis
5. Tendinitis, bursitis, copsulitis.
6. Nerve entrapment
7. Chronic sprain/ strain
8. Muscle spasm
- Contraindications to ultrasound - -1. Cancerous lesions
2. Pregnant uterus
3. Metal implants
4. eyes, heart, reproductive organs.
5. Over the spinal column/brain.
6. Impaired circulation or sensation.
questions with Answers
chronic stage - -Begins when sub acute stage ends and may continue for
indefinite amount of time. At this stage there may not be a possibility of fully
resolving the patients condition so the goal becomes to manage it.
- Sub-Acute stage - -stage of healing that continues for an additional 1-3
weeks but may be up to 12 weeks for tissue healing.
Treatment during this stage is for continuing to control pain, spasm, edema
with the intent of improving range of motion. Improved muscle strength,
reduction in ligaments.
- Intervertebral Foramen - -The spinal nerves exit the spinal column
between two vertebra through this hole.
- Acute stage of healing - -Often considered within the first 72 hours (3
days) following an injury.
This stage is directed at reducing pain, spasm, edema, or loss/reduction of
function.
- Psychological therapeutics - -Any physical agent applied to produce
therapeutic changes to biological tissues. Includes but not limited to thermal,
acoustic, light, Mechanical. or electric energy.
- Kyphotic - -Normal curvature of the thoracic spine. "Backward curve"
- Thoracic Spine - -These are the 12 vertebra of the mid back which form
joints with the ribs.
- Lordotic curve - -The normal curvature of the cervical spine. Curves
forward in the middle of the curve.
- Axis - -Second cervical Vertebra.
- Atlas - -First cervical vertebra. Skull sits on top.
- Cervical Spine - -First seven spinal bones.
- Nerve - -A cord like structure comprising a collection of nerve fibers which
convey electrical impulses between the brain and some other region of the
body.
- Physiology - -The study of the bodies function.
, - Anatomy - -The study of the bodies structure.
- Adjustment - -given by hand or with an instrument to restore normal
function to the joint, relieve interference to the nerves, and allow the body to
maintain homeostasis.
- Homeostasis - -Steady state.
- Vertebra - -Bony Segments forming the spine.
- Factors affecting patients ability to heal - -1. Age
2. Underlying disease
3. Nutritional Deficiencies
4. Mechanism of injury
5. Degree of injury or illness
6. Tissue involved in the injury or illness.
7. patients current state of health or prior injuries or illness.
8. Compliance with doctor recommendations.
- Modality - -A type of electrical, thermal, or mechanical energy that causes
physiological changes.
Used to relieve pain, improve circulation, decrease swelling, and reduce
muscle spasm.
Electrotherapy, thermotherapy, and mechanotherapy.
- Ultrasound - -High frequency sound waves that produce a form of deep
tissue vibration and heating.
Used for pain relief and muscle spasm, promotes circulation, and relaxes
tight muscles and soft tissue.
- Indications for use of ultrasound - -1. Soft tissue Injury
2. Chronic connective tissues and joint dysfunction.
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Bursitis
5. Tendinitis, bursitis, copsulitis.
6. Nerve entrapment
7. Chronic sprain/ strain
8. Muscle spasm
- Contraindications to ultrasound - -1. Cancerous lesions
2. Pregnant uterus
3. Metal implants
4. eyes, heart, reproductive organs.
5. Over the spinal column/brain.
6. Impaired circulation or sensation.
