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Ankle joint
Talocrural joint (tibiotalar)
Articulation of talus, tibia, and fibula
Concave tibia-fibula complex meets with convex superior portion of the talus
Lateral malleolus extends farther distally than medial malleolus; eversion is more limited than inversion
Dorsi/plantar flexion
Subtalar joint (talocalcaneal)
Lies beneath the talus
Articulates with the superior calcaneus
Inversion/eversion
Inferior tibiofibular joint
Ligaments
Medial
Deltoid
Lateral
Anterior talofibular (ATF)
Posterior talofibular (PTF)
Calcaneofibular (CF)
Anterior
Anterior inferior tibiofibular
Posterior
Posterior inferior tibiofibular
Ankle joint Talocrural joint (tibiotalar) Articulation of talus, tibia, and fibula Concave tibia-fibula complex meets with convex superior portion of the talus Lateral malleolus extends farther distally than medial malleolus; eversion is more limited than inversion Dorsi/plantar flexion Subtalar joint (talocalcaneal) Lies beneath the talus Articulates with the superior calcaneus Inversion/eversion Inferior tibiofibular joint
Ligaments Medial Deltoid Lateral Anterior talofibular (ATF) Posterior talofibular (PTF) Calcaneofibular (CF) Anterior Anterior inferior tibiofibular Posterior Posterior inferior tibiofibular
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Plantar arches
Support and distribute body weight from talus through foot
Transverse arch
Runs across anterior tarsals and MT
Longitudinal arch — medial and lateral
Runs from anterior inferior calcaneus to MT heads
Plantar fascia
Thick band that covers plantar surface of foot (medial tuberosity of calcaneus – metatarsal heads)
Plantar arches Support and distribute body weight from talus through foot
Transverse arch Runs across anterior tarsals and MT
Longitudinal arch — medial and lateral Runs from anterior inferior calcaneus to MT heads Plantar fascia Thick band that covers plantar surface of foot (medial tuberosity of calcaneus – metatarsal heads)
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Strains of Foot and Lower Leg
Tendinitis
Common sites
Achilles tendon just proximal to insertion on calcaneus
Tibialis posterior just behind medial malleolus
Peroneal tendons just behind lateral malleolus and at distal attachment on base of 5th metatarsal
S&S
History of morning stiffness
Localized tenderness over tendon
Swelling or thickness in tendon
Pain with passive stretching and with active and resisted motion
Management
Cryotherapy; manual therapy; modalities; exercise; address mechanical issues
Strains of Foot and Lower Leg Tendinitis Common sites Achilles tendon just proximal to insertion on calcaneus Tibialis posterior just behind medial malleolus Peroneal tendons just behind lateral malleolus and at distal attachment on base of 5th metatarsal S&S History of morning stiffness Localized tenderness over tendon Swelling or thickness in tendon Pain with passive stretching and with active and resisted motion Management Cryotherapy; manual therapy; modalities; exercise; address mechanical issues
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Myositis Ossificans
MOI:
Develops secondary to single significant blow or repetitive blows to same area
S&S:
Warm, firm, swollen thigh (2–4 cm larger)
Palpable, painful mass may limit passive knee flexion to 20–30°
Active quadriceps contractions and straight leg raises are difficult
Management:
Myositis Ossificans MOI: Develops secondary to single significant blow or repetitive blows to same area S&S: Warm, firm, swollen thigh (2–4 cm larger) Palpable, painful mass may limit passive knee flexion to 20–30° Active quadriceps contractions and straight leg raises are difficult Management:
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Hip Sprains (not common because the hip is a secure area)
MOI:
Violent twisting actions
With hip and knee flexed to 90°, force through shaft of femur
Hip Sprains (not common because the hip is a secure area) MOI: Violent twisting actions With hip and knee flexed to 90°, force through shaft of femur
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Sprain to SI joint
Single traumatic injury
Heavy opponent lands on you while you are prone
Sprain to SI joint Single traumatic injury Heavy opponent lands on you while you are prone
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Hip Dislocation
MOI
Severe trauma to area
Car accident - sitting and being hit
Hip Dislocation MOI Severe trauma to area Car accident - sitting and being hit
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Hip Muscle Strains
MOI:
Explosive movements
Tensile stress from overstretching
Predisposing factors:
Beginning of season
Fatigue
Hip Muscle Strains MOI: Explosive movements Tensile stress from overstretching Predisposing factors: Beginning of season Fatigue
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Muscle Strains
Hamstrings
Most frequently strained muscle in the body
Most commonly seen in sprinters
MOI:
Muscle Strains
Hamstrings Most frequently strained muscle in the body Most commonly seen in sprinters MOI:
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Quadriceps
Typically rectus femoris
Midsection of muscle belly
Quadriceps Typically rectus femoris Midsection of muscle belly
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Adductors
Common with quick change of direction and explosive propulsion and acceleration
Adductors Common with quick change of direction and explosive propulsion and acceleration
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Piriformis strain
External rotation of hip
In some individuals, sciatic nerve passes through or above piriformis, subjecting nerve to compression from trauma, hemorrhage, or spasm
6x more likely in females
Symptoms mimic a herniated lumbar disc problem with nerve root impingement
S&S
Piriformis strain External rotation of hip In some individuals, sciatic nerve passes through or above piriformis, subjecting nerve to compression from trauma, hemorrhage, or spasm 6x more likely in females Symptoms mimic a herniated lumbar disc problem with nerve root impingement S&S
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Tibiofemoral Joint
Condyles of femur with plateaus of tibia
Tibiofemoral Joint Condyles of femur with plateaus of tibia
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Meniscus
Fibrocartilaginous discs attached to tibial plateaus
Medial and lateral
Meniscus Fibrocartilaginous discs attached to tibial plateaus Medial and lateral
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Medial meniscus
Attaches to MCL and fibers of semimembranosus muscle
Injured more frequently than lateral meniscus
More attached than lateral
Lateral meniscus
Smaller and more freely moveable
Attaches to posterior PCL and popliteus muscle
Medial meniscus Attaches to MCL and fibers of semimembranosus muscle Injured more frequently than lateral meniscus More attached than lateral Lateral meniscus Smaller and more freely moveable Attaches to posterior PCL and popliteus muscle
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ACL
Goes from anterior-medial aspect of tibia posteriorly to posterior medial surface of lateral condyle of femur
Resists:
Anterior translation of tibia on femur
Posterior translation of the femur on a fixed tibia
Rotation of tibia on femur
ACL Goes from anterior-medial aspect of tibia posteriorly to posterior medial surface of lateral condyle of femur Resists: Anterior translation of tibia on femur Posterior translation of the femur on a fixed tibia Rotation of tibia on femur
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Thermotherapy (apply heat)
Effects: increases collagen elasticity and BF; decreases muscle spasm, pain, inflammation (post-acute)
Some time after swelling has gone down
Contraindications: loss of sensation/decreased circulation; acute injury; sensitive area
Heat pack
Towels; 20-30 min
Check every 5-10 min so you do not burn client
Whirlpool bath
Clean regularly
Do alphabet motions in the water
Paraffin bath
Irregular/bony body parts; no open wounds
Thermotherapy (apply heat) Effects: increases collagen elasticity and BF; decreases muscle spasm, pain, inflammation (post-acute) Some time after swelling has gone down Contraindications: loss of sensation/decreased circulation; acute injury; sensitive area Heat pack Towels; 20-30 min Check every 5-10 min so you do not burn client Whirlpool bath Clean regularly Do alphabet motions in the water Paraffin bath Irregular/bony body parts; no open wounds
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Tennis elbow
Repetitive strain
Pain → burning and aching
Weak grip
Stiffness
Decreased elbow ROM
Cozen’s test
Pain while gripping
Mill’s
Resisted middle finger extension
Tennis elbow Repetitive strain Pain → burning and aching Weak grip Stiffness Decreased elbow ROM Cozen’s test Pain while gripping Mill’s Resisted middle finger extension
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Shoulder labral tear
Fall or sudden pull when lifting objects
Pain
Clunk test
O’brien’s test
Passive ROM
Active ROM
Shoulder labral tear Fall or sudden pull when lifting objects Pain Clunk test O’brien’s test Passive ROM Active ROM
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Pain
Shocking sensations
Paresthesia (abnormal sensation, tingling or prickling)
Tinel’s sign
Phalen’s test
Reverse phalen’s test
Carpel compression test (durkan’s test)
Hand elevation test
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Pain Shocking sensations Paresthesia (abnormal sensation, tingling or prickling)
Tinel’s sign Phalen’s test Reverse phalen’s test Carpel compression test (durkan’s test) Hand elevation test
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Achilles tendon rupture
Overuse
Sudden movement/contractions
High impact movements
Pain
Swelling
Trouble/inability walking
Matles Test
Simmonds-Thompson test
Achilles tendon rupture Overuse Sudden movement/contractions High impact movements Pain Swelling Trouble/inability walking
Matles Test Simmonds-Thompson test
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Snapping hip syndrome
(dancer’s hip)
overuse
Snapping sound
Thomas test
Ober test
Hip flexion test
Hip abduction test
Snapping hip syndrome (dancer’s hip) overuse Snapping sound Thomas test Ober test Hip flexion test Hip abduction test
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Meniscus Tear
Twisting, hyperflexion of knee joint
Sharp pain, swelling, difficulty fully extending the knee
McMurray’s Test
Thessaly Test
Meniscus Tear Twisting, hyperflexion of knee joint Sharp pain, swelling, difficulty fully extending the knee McMurray’s Test Thessaly Test
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Whiplash
Hyperextension and compression of neck in a short period of time
Neck pain and stiffness
Whiplash Hyperextension and compression of neck in a short period of time Neck pain and stiffness
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Spinal Stenosis
Repetitive twisting movements
Direct trauma
Poor form in lifting
Numbness, pain, tingling, weakness
Spinal Stenosis Repetitive twisting movements Direct trauma Poor form in lifting Numbness, pain, tingling, weakness
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ACL tear
Sudden pivoting or cutting
Sharp deceleration
Lachman’s test
Anterior draw test
Level sign test
ACL tear Sudden pivoting or cutting Sharp deceleration
Lachman’s test Anterior draw test Level sign test
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Thermotherapy (apply heat)
Effects: increases collagen elasticity and BF; decreases muscle spasm, pain, inflammation (post-acute)
Some time after swelling has gone down
Contraindications: loss of sensation/decreased circulation; acute injury; sensitive area
Heat pack
Towels; 20-30 min
Check every 5-10 min so you do not burn client
Whirlpool bath
Clean regularly
Do alphabet motions in the water
Paraffin bath
Irregular/bony body parts; no open wou
Thermotherapy (apply heat) Effects: increases collagen elasticity and BF; decreases muscle spasm, pain, inflammation (post-acute) Some time after swelling has gone down Contraindications: loss of sensation/decreased circulation; acute injury; sensitive area Heat pack Towels; 20-30 min Check every 5-10 min so you do not burn client Whirlpool bath Clean regularly Do alphabet motions in the water Paraffin bath Irregular/bony body parts; no open wou
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Effleurage
Light and deep methods; in direction of muscle fibers; encouraging fluid return to heart (hand-over-hand method)
Hands going up and coming back down
Towards the trunk
Increase ROM
Petrissage (kneading)
Pick up muscle/skin between thumb and forefinger, roll/twist with one hand as other hand picks up adjacent tissue
Between thumb and fingers
Friction
Loosen adhesions in area (increase BF); effleurage before and after
Percussion/tapotement
Cupping/hacking/pinching; invigorating area before activity
Effleurage Light and deep methods; in direction of muscle fibers; encouraging fluid return to heart (hand-over-hand method) Hands going up and coming back down Towards the trunk Increase ROM
Petrissage (kneading) Pick up muscle/skin between thumb and forefinger, roll/twist with one hand as other hand picks up adjacent tissue Between thumb and fingers
Friction Loosen adhesions in area (increase BF); effleurage before and after
Percussion/tapotement Cupping/hacking/pinching; invigorating area before activity
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Electrical energy → sound waves (ultrasound) → tissue molecules vibrate (micromassage effect) → heat
Depth of ~5 cm
Effects: increases BF; decreases swelling; repairs tissue; relieves pain; heating
Contraindications:
pregnant;
eyes/ears/spine/face/reproductive organ/lungs (open cavity)
pacemaker
circulatory problems
metal in area
new scar/open wound
Electrical energy → sound waves (ultrasound) → tissue molecules vibrate (micromassage effect) → heat Depth of ~5 cm Effects: increases BF; decreases swelling; repairs tissue; relieves pain; heating Contraindications: pregnant; eyes/ears/spine/face/reproductive organ/lungs (open cavity) pacemaker circulatory problems metal in area new scar/open wound
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Interferential Current (IFC)
Two separate electrical generators that cross over injured area
Low-frequency (0-10 Hz) – muscle pump action to help decrease swelling
High-frequency (80-150 Hz) – decreases pain
Contraindications: pregnant; cardiac problems; electrical implants; skin diseases; MS
Interferential Current (IFC) Two separate electrical generators that cross over injured area Low-frequency (0-10 Hz) – muscle pump action to help decrease swelling High-frequency (80-150 Hz) – decreases pain
Contraindications: pregnant; cardiac problems; electrical implants; skin diseases; MS
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Laser
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
Effects: breaks down scar tissue, improves appearance of scar; increases metabolism/circulation/ATP production in mito/phagocytosis; decreases swelling/pain perception
Laser Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation Effects: breaks down scar tissue, improves appearance of scar; increases metabolism/circulation/ATP production in mito/phagocytosis; decreases swelling/pain perception
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Very weak electrical impulses to contract and relax muscles
Effects: chronic pain relief; help decrease muscle atrophy; re-educate muscle action; decrease edema (muscle pump); decrease adhesions, muscle spasm
Contraindications: pacemaker; pregnant; cardiac disease; degenerative disease; over fractures; transthoracically
Trying to stimulate muscles in the area
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Very weak electrical impulses to contract and relax muscles Effects: chronic pain relief; help decrease muscle atrophy; re-educate muscle action; decrease edema (muscle pump); decrease adhesions, muscle spasm Contraindications: pacemaker; pregnant; cardiac disease; degenerative disease; over fractures; transthoracically Trying to stimulate muscles in the area
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Anatomy:
Scalp: 3 layers, skin, subcutaneous connective tissue, pericranium.
Important for protection, and blood supply
Cranium: flat bones connected by suture joints (immovable)
Bones: Temporal, forntal, occipital, parietal, mandible, maxilla, etc.
Three meninges which help protect the brain.
Dura mater (outside layer)
Arachnoid mater (middle layer) (contains blood vessels)
Pia mater (inside layer)
Subarachnoid space houses many blood vessels. Has cerebrospinal fluid
Major regions: Cerebrum, diencephalon, brainstem, and cerebellum
Five regions of spinal column: Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
There is curvature to the spine: cervical and lumbar concave and the rest convex
Anatomy: Scalp: 3 layers, skin, subcutaneous connective tissue, pericranium. Important for protection, and blood supply Cranium: flat bones connected by suture joints (immovable) Bones: Temporal, forntal, occipital, parietal, mandible, maxilla, etc. Three meninges which help protect the brain. Dura mater (outside layer) Arachnoid mater (middle layer) (contains blood vessels) Pia mater (inside layer) Subarachnoid space houses many blood vessels. Has cerebrospinal fluid Major regions: Cerebrum, diencephalon, brainstem, and cerebellum Five regions of spinal column: Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx There is curvature to the spine: cervical and lumbar concave and the rest convex
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Lordosis = lumbar and cervical (arch back, butt out)
Kyphosis = the other regions (hunch back)
Lordosis = lumbar and cervical (arch back, butt out) Kyphosis = the other regions (hunch back)
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Movement of the spine allows for nourishment of the intervertebral discs
Not much movement between each vertebrae but lots of movement with all of them
Cervical is the most prone to injury
Movement of the spine allows for nourishment of the intervertebral discs Not much movement between each vertebrae but lots of movement with all of them Cervical is the most prone to injury
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Scalp injuries:
Highly vascularized, bleeds easily
Lacerations: control bleeding, prevent contamination, assess for skull fracture
Management: If no fracture, cleanse, cover, and refer. Wear gloves
Abrasions and contusions: Cleanse, ice, if 24hrs no improvement - refer
Type of injury to occur: Thickness of skull, magnitude of force, size of impact area
Because of the shape of the skull can get injury at thinner portion even if object hits thicker region
Fracture S&S: Visible deformity, bleeding, CSF from nose/ears, loss of smell/sight, unequal pupils
Scalp injuries: Highly vascularized, bleeds easily Lacerations: control bleeding, prevent contamination, assess for skull fracture Management: If no fracture, cleanse, cover, and refer. Wear gloves Abrasions and contusions: Cleanse, ice, if 24hrs no improvement - refer Type of injury to occur: Thickness of skull, magnitude of force, size of impact area Because of the shape of the skull can get injury at thinner portion even if object hits thicker region Fracture S&S: Visible deformity, bleeding, CSF from nose/ears, loss of smell/sight, unequal pupils
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Cranial injuries:
Can be shear, tensile, and compression strains within brain
Contrecoup injury: Injury away from actual impact site
Focal injury: Localized damage, skull fracture, epidural, subdural, or intracerebral hematomas
Diffuse injury: Widespread disruption, concussion
Accurate and quick assessment is important for head injuries
Hematoma S&S: severe headache, nausea/vomiting, pupil irregularity, rising BP, drastic emotional change, etc.
Diffuse is a lot less fatal but more long lasting effects
Ischemia: lack of oxygen
Cranial injuries: Can be shear, tensile, and compression strains within brain Contrecoup injury: Injury away from actual impact site Focal injury: Localized damage, skull fracture, epidural, subdural, or intracerebral hematomas Diffuse injury: Widespread disruption, concussion Accurate and quick assessment is important for head injuries Hematoma S&S: severe headache, nausea/vomiting, pupil irregularity, rising BP, drastic emotional change, etc. Diffuse is a lot less fatal but more long lasting effects Ischemia: lack of oxygen
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Cranial Injury Mechanisms
Injury dependent on:
Material properties of skull
Thickness of skull
Varies at different parts of skull
Thin/Thick
Magnitude and direction of force
Size of impact area
Fracture
S/S:
Visible deformity; bleeding; CSF from nose/ears; loss of smell/sight; depression/crepitus; unequal pupils; unconscious 2+ min; Battle sign(bruise behind ears)/raccoon eyes(black eyes)
On impact shock waves pass through the skull to the brain and cause acceleration
Brain acceleration
Shear, tensile, and compression strains within brain
Contrecoup injury
Injury away from actual impact site
Due to axial rotation coupled with
Acceleration
Focal injury
Cranial Injury Mechanisms Injury dependent on: Material properties of skull Thickness of skull Varies at different parts of skull Thin/Thick Magnitude and direction of force Size of impact area Fracture S/S: Visible deformity; bleeding; CSF from nose/ears; loss of smell/sight; depression/crepitus; unequal pupils; unconscious 2+ min; Battle sign(bruise behind ears)/raccoon eyes(black eyes) On impact shock waves pass through the skull to the brain and cause acceleration Brain acceleration Shear, tensile, and compression strains within brain Contrecoup injury Injury away from actual impact site Due to axial rotation coupled with Acceleration Focal injury
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Concussion:
Brain injury, and is a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by mechanical force
Almost always rapid onset
Neurons are firing uncontrollably leading to excessive energy expenditure
Recovery usually follows a sequential course
Early Symptoms: headache, dizziness/vertigo, lack of awareness, nausea
Late: Persistent low-grade headaches, light-headed, poor attention, intolerant to loud noises, anxiety, etc
Frequent observe features: Vacant stares, disorientation, emotional, memory deficit, etc.
Can categorize concussions: Cognitive, physical, emotional, and sleep
No two concussions are alike
Majority resolve in 7-10 days (80-90%)
Three grades: Grade 3 is loss of consciousness
Can return to play two weeks after asymptomatic
Other two grades are based on how long they had symptoms
Concussion: Brain injury, and is a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by mechanical force Almost always rapid onset Neurons are firing uncontrollably leading to excessive energy expenditure Recovery usually follows a sequential course Early Symptoms: headache, dizziness/vertigo, lack of awareness, nausea Late: Persistent low-grade headaches, light-headed, poor attention, intolerant to loud noises, anxiety, etc Frequent observe features: Vacant stares, disorientation, emotional, memory deficit, etc. Can categorize concussions: Cognitive, physical, emotional, and sleep No two concussions are alike Majority resolve in 7-10 days (80-90%) Three grades: Grade 3 is loss of consciousness Can return to play two weeks after asymptomatic Other two grades are based on how long they had symptoms
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Diffuse Cerebral Conditions
Concussion
“A brain injury, and is a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by biomechanical forces”
Caused by direct or indirect blow to head, face, neck, or elsewhere with an impulsive force transmitted to head; typically result in rapid onset of short-lived impairment of neurologic function that resolves spontaneously
Neuropathologic changes may occur, but acute clinical symptoms typically reflect a functional disturbance rather than a structural injury
May or may not involve an LOC …may lead to a gradient of clinical symptoms associated with grossly normal structural neuroimaging studies
Resolution of the clinical and cognitive symptoms usually follows a sequential course
Should be suspected in the presence of any one of the following:
Early (minutes – hours): headache; dizziness/vertigo; lack of awareness; nausea/vomiting
Late (days – weeks): persistent low-grade headache; light-headed; poor attention/concentration; memory dysfunction; easy fatiguability; irritable; intolerant of bright lights/vision difficulty; intolerant loud noises/ringing in ears; anxiety/depression; sleep disturbance
Frequently observed features:
Vacant stares
Delayed verbal/motor responses; slurred/incoherent speech; uncoordination
Confusion and inability to focus
Disorientation
Emotional
Memory deficit
LOC
Classification of concussion
Numerous!!! …potentially problematic!
Zurich panel 2008
Diffuse Cerebral Conditions Concussion “A brain injury, and is a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by biomechanical forces” Caused by direct or indirect blow to head, face, neck, or elsewhere with an impulsive force transmitted to head; typically result in rapid onset of short-lived impairment of neurologic function that resolves spontaneously Neuropathologic changes may occur, but acute clinical symptoms typically reflect a functional disturbance rather than a structural injury May or may not involve an LOC …may lead to a gradient of clinical symptoms associated with grossly normal structural neuroimaging studies Resolution of the clinical and cognitive symptoms usually follows a sequential course Should be suspected in the presence of any one of the following: Early (minutes – hours): headache; dizziness/vertigo; lack of awareness; nausea/vomiting Late (days – weeks): persistent low-grade headache; light-headed; poor attention/concentration; memory dysfunction; easy fatiguability; irritable; intolerant of bright lights/vision difficulty; intolerant loud noises/ringing in ears; anxiety/depression; sleep disturbance Frequently observed features: Vacant stares Delayed verbal/motor responses; slurred/incoherent speech; uncoordination Confusion and inability to focus Disorientation Emotional Memory deficit LOC Classification of concussion Numerous!!! …potentially problematic! Zurich panel 2008
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Cranial injuries:
Can be shear, tensile, and compression strains within brain
Contrecoup injury: Injury away from actual impact site
Focal injury: Localized damage, skull fracture, epidural, subdural, or intracerebral hematomas
Diffuse injury: Widespread disruption, concussion
Accurate and quick assessment is important for head injuries
Hematoma S&S: severe headache, nausea/vomiting, pupil irregularity, rising BP, drastic emotional change, etc.
Diffuse is a lot less fatal but more long lasting effects
Ischemia: lack of oxygen
Cranial injuries: Can be shear, tensile, and compression strains within brain Contrecoup injury: Injury away from actual impact site Focal injury: Localized damage, skull fracture, epidural, subdural, or intracerebral hematomas Diffuse injury: Widespread disruption, concussion Accurate and quick assessment is important for head injuries Hematoma S&S: severe headache, nausea/vomiting, pupil irregularity, rising BP, drastic emotional change, etc. Diffuse is a lot less fatal but more long lasting effects Ischemia: lack of oxygen
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Study Notes
Ankle Joint
- Articulation of talus, tibia, and fibula
- Concave tibia-fibula complex meets with convex superior portion of the talus
- Lateral malleolus extends farther distally than medial malleolus; eversion is more limited than inversion
- Dorsi/plantar flexion possible
Subtalar Joint (Talocalcaneal)
- Lies beneath the talus
- Articulates with the superior calcaneus
- Inversion/eversion possible
Ligaments
- Medial: deltoid
- Lateral: anterior talofibular (ATF), posterior talofibular (PTF), calcaneofibular (CF)
- Anterior: anterior inferior tibiofibular
- Posterior: posterior inferior tibiofibular
Plantar Arches
- Support and distribute body weight from talus through foot
- Transverse arch: runs across anterior tarsals and MT
- Longitudinal arch: runs from anterior inferior calcaneus to MT heads
- Plantar fascia: thick band that covers plantar surface of foot (medial tuberosity of calcaneus – metatarsal heads)
Strains of Foot and Lower Leg
- Tendinitis: common sites include Achilles tendon, tibialis posterior, and peroneal tendons
- Symptoms: morning stiffness, localized tenderness, swelling or thickness in tendon, pain with passive stretching and active/resisted motion
- Management: cryotherapy, manual therapy, modalities, exercise, address mechanical issues
Myositis Ossificans
- MOI: develops secondary to single significant blow or repetitive blows to same area
- Symptoms: warm, firm, swollen thigh (2–4 cm larger), palpable, painful mass may limit passive knee flexion to 20–30°
- Management: varied
Hip Sprains
- MOI: violent twisting actions
- Symptoms: pain, swelling, limited ROM
- Management: varied
Hip Dislocation
- MOI: severe trauma to area
- Symptoms: pain, deformity, limited ROM
- Management: varied
Hip Muscle Strains
- MOI: explosive movements
- Symptoms: pain, swelling, limited ROM
- Management: varied
Knee Joint
- Tibiofemoral joint: condyles of femur with plateaus of tibia
- Meniscus: fibrocartilaginous discs attached to tibial plateaus
- Medial meniscus: injured more frequently than lateral meniscus
- Lateral meniscus: smaller and more freely moveable
- ACL: goes from anterior-medial aspect of tibia posteriorly to posterior medial surface of lateral condyle of femur
- Resists: anterior translation of tibia on femur, posterior translation of the femur on a fixed tibia, rotation of tibia on femur
Thermotherapy
- Effects: increases collagen elasticity and BF; decreases muscle spasm, pain, inflammation (post-acute)
- Contraindications: loss of sensation/decreased circulation; acute injury; sensitive area
- Heat pack: towels; 20-30 min; check every 5-10 min
- Whirlpool bath: clean regularly; do alphabet motions in the water
- Paraffin bath: irregular/bony body parts; no open wounds
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