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Which of the following does NOT contribute to poor postural habits? |
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| | A) | Muscle imbalance |
| | B) | Respiratory conditions |
| | C) | Spasm |
| | D) | Gender |
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Structural postural factors stem from ____________ changes. |
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| | A) | Skin |
| | B) | Anatomical |
| | C) | Functional |
| | D) | Flexibility |
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An increase in the normal thoracic curve is called: |
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| | A) | Lordosis |
| | B) | Scoliosis |
| | C) | Lateral deviation |
| | D) | Kyphosis |
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This presentation of kyphosis is often seen in the elderly because it is caused by the development of osteoporosis. |
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| | A) | Humpback |
| | B) | Round back |
| | C) | Dowager's hump |
| | D) | Barrel back |
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These muscles function primarily to support the body against the forces of gravity. |
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| | A) | Gluteals |
| | B) | Postural |
| | C) | Phasic |
| | D) | Slow twitch |
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This type of muscle imbalance syndrome involves the head, neck, and upper trunk and is often accompanied by a forward-head and rounded shoulder posture. |
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| | A) | Postural syndrome |
| | B) | Upper-crossed syndrome |
| | C) | Phasic imbalance syndrome |
| | D) | Lower-crossed syndrome |
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This forms as a result of local accumulation of blood in the tissue space. |
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| | A) | Sprain |
| | B) | Hematoma |
| | C) | Strain |
| | D) | Avulsion |
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This type of hematoma is more severe and involves the muscle and surrounding tissue because the fascia is damaged and bleeding spreads. |
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| | A) | Intramuscular |
| | B) | Intermuscular |
| | C) | Contusion |
| | D) | Second degree |
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A compression that occurs at the nerve root, such as a herniated disk, is called a: |
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| | A) | Double crush phenomenon |
| | B) | Radiculopathy |
| | C) | Neuropathy |
| | D) | Entrapment |
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A second-degree acromioclavicular sprain will result in a very prominent clavicle, called the "piano key sign." |
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| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Using glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate has proved to be effective in minimizing the symptoms associated with osteochondral injuries by regrowing cartilage. |
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| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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List the contributors to poor posture.
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The alignment of the earlobe, tip of the shoulder, highest point of the iliac crest, slightly anterior to the axis of the knee, and slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus is referred to as the . |
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The three main presentations of kyphosis are
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The presentation of kyphosis is often seen in the elderly because it is caused by the development of osteoporosis. |
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scoliosis involves postural problems, muscle spasms, and compensatory patterns and no bony abnormalities. |
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Explain how massage assists in the healing of a contusion. |
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Explain why the lateral leg can become sore after a lateral ankle sprain. |
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Explain the mechanics involved in the injury of the distal sysdesmosis joint from a hyperdorsiflexion mechanism. |
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Why are meniscus injuries sometimes difficult to assess? |
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