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Muscular System

Muscular System. Characteristics and Treatment of Common Muscle Disorders. Musculoskeletal Disorders. Strain* Muscle spasm* Myalgia* Tendonitis* Hernia Flatfeet Tetanus Torticollis Muscular dystrophy Myasthenia gravis. Strain. Overstretching or tear of a muscle Symptoms:

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Muscular System

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  1. Muscular System Characteristics and Treatment of Common Muscle Disorders

  2. Musculoskeletal Disorders • Strain* • Muscle spasm* • Myalgia* • Tendonitis* • Hernia • Flatfeet • Tetanus • Torticollis • Muscular dystrophy • Myasthenia gravis

  3. Strain • Overstretching or tear of a muscle • Symptoms: • Soreness, pain, swelling, and tenderness • Treatment: • R.I.C.E.

  4. Muscle Spasm and Tendonitis • Cramp • Sustained contraction of the muscle • May occur d/t overuse of the muscle • What does tendonitis mean?

  5. Myalgia: __________ • Fibromyalgia • Hernia: organ protrudes through a weak muscle • Abdominal, inguinal, hiatal • Flatfeet (talipes): _________ • Tetanus: continuous spasms of the voluntary muscle

  6. Torticollis (wry neck): d/t inflammation of the trapezius and/or sternocleidomastoid muscle • Muscular dystrophy: group of diseases in which the muscle cells deteriorate • Myasthenia gravis (grave muscle weakness): connection b/t the nerves and muscles is lost

  7. Injuries • Tendons are not able to contract and return to their original place which makes them more susceptible to straining and tearing • Common injuries: • Tennis elbow • Shin splints • Rotator cuff disease

  8. Tennis Elbow (pg 140 figure 7-12) • Lateral epicondylitis • Occurs at the bony prominence (lateral epicondyle) on the sides of the elbow • The tendon that connects the arm muscle to the elbow becomes inflamed b/c of the repetitive use of the arm and under conditioning • Treatment: • Relief of pain, ice to reduce swelling, and avoidance of sleeping on the affected arm • Surgery is a last resort

  9. Shin Splints • Occur when there is injury to the muscle tendon in front of the shin • Prevention: • Choose a running shoe that is comfortable and has proper arch support • Treatment: • Application of ice packs, rest, and no running for 2-4 weeks

  10. Rotator Cuff Disease • Inflammation of a group of tendons that fuse together and surround the shoulder joint • Most common complaint is aching in the top and front of the shoulder and pain increases when the arm is lifted overhead • Treatment: • Rest, physical therapy, and a steroid injection to reduce pain and inflammation • If cuff has been completely torn, arthroscopy surgery may be necessary to repair it

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