MSK Pathologies NPTE Prep Questions with
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Achilles tendonitis (what is it? etiology? signs and symptoms?) Ans: -overuse disorder
(microtears)
-changes in training intensity or faulty equipment
-aching/burning post heel, achilles tenderness, pain with activity, swelling, muscle
weakness due to pain, morning stiffness
What does treatment look like for achilles tendonitis? Ans: -initially RICE
-Meds; NSAIDs and analegesics
-heel lift and cross training
-prevention: heel cord stretching, appropriate footwear, eccentric gastroc/soleus
strengthening, avoid sudden intensity changes
Who are at an increased risk for achilles tendonities? Ans: -individuals with
gastroc/soleus mobility and strength deficits
-pronated or cavus foot
What activities are associated with achilles tendonitis? (4) Ans: -running
-basketball
-gymnastics
-dancing
What can a history of achilles tendonitis increase the risk? Ans: -achilles tendon
rupture
, Adhesive capsulitis (what is it? etiology? signs and symptoms?) Ans: -loss of
AROM/PROM due to contracture caused by adhesive fibrosis and scarring between
capsule, rotator cuff, SA bursa, and deltoid
-direct injury to shoulder or insidious, females 40 to 60, diabetes
-pain down the arm, stiffness, night pain, restricted ROM cap pattern
What does treatment look like for adhesive capsulitis? Ans: -increase ROM (GH
mobs)
-palliative modalities
-avoid overstretching and elevating pain
-surgery: suprascap nerve block or closed manip under anesthesia
How long does adhesive capsulitis last? Ans: -takes 1 to 2 years to resolve
-some have residual loss of motion
ACL sprain (etiology? signs and symptoms?) Ans: -noncontact twisting injury with
hyper ext, varus or valgus stress
-loud pop or feeling knee giving out or buckling with dizziness, sweating, and swelling
What are the 3 grades of a ligament sprain? Ans: -Grade 1: microscopic tears of lig
-Grade 2: partial tear of lig
-Grade 3: complete tear of lig
What are other structures usually involved in ACL sprain? Ans: -medial capsule
-medial collateral lig
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Detailed Verified Answers
Achilles tendonitis (what is it? etiology? signs and symptoms?) Ans: -overuse disorder
(microtears)
-changes in training intensity or faulty equipment
-aching/burning post heel, achilles tenderness, pain with activity, swelling, muscle
weakness due to pain, morning stiffness
What does treatment look like for achilles tendonitis? Ans: -initially RICE
-Meds; NSAIDs and analegesics
-heel lift and cross training
-prevention: heel cord stretching, appropriate footwear, eccentric gastroc/soleus
strengthening, avoid sudden intensity changes
Who are at an increased risk for achilles tendonities? Ans: -individuals with
gastroc/soleus mobility and strength deficits
-pronated or cavus foot
What activities are associated with achilles tendonitis? (4) Ans: -running
-basketball
-gymnastics
-dancing
What can a history of achilles tendonitis increase the risk? Ans: -achilles tendon
rupture
, Adhesive capsulitis (what is it? etiology? signs and symptoms?) Ans: -loss of
AROM/PROM due to contracture caused by adhesive fibrosis and scarring between
capsule, rotator cuff, SA bursa, and deltoid
-direct injury to shoulder or insidious, females 40 to 60, diabetes
-pain down the arm, stiffness, night pain, restricted ROM cap pattern
What does treatment look like for adhesive capsulitis? Ans: -increase ROM (GH
mobs)
-palliative modalities
-avoid overstretching and elevating pain
-surgery: suprascap nerve block or closed manip under anesthesia
How long does adhesive capsulitis last? Ans: -takes 1 to 2 years to resolve
-some have residual loss of motion
ACL sprain (etiology? signs and symptoms?) Ans: -noncontact twisting injury with
hyper ext, varus or valgus stress
-loud pop or feeling knee giving out or buckling with dizziness, sweating, and swelling
What are the 3 grades of a ligament sprain? Ans: -Grade 1: microscopic tears of lig
-Grade 2: partial tear of lig
-Grade 3: complete tear of lig
What are other structures usually involved in ACL sprain? Ans: -medial capsule
-medial collateral lig
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