Study Techniques for Weeks 9-11 Content

Assignment Description

• The assignment focuses on improving student study techniques
• Students create charts/templates on weeks 9-11 content
• Students connect massage considerations for each condition
• A usable study guide is developed to improve academic performance
• Sources from the internet and the textbook can be used
• Porth is the primary course material
• Rattray, Moore and Magee texts are also valuable
• Submission due Friday November 22nd by 11:59 PM
• Dropbox in Evaluations Module
• Assignment is worth 51 marks (10% of overall grade)

Assignment Questions

• Complete charts on bone pathology, developmental disorders, and metabolic diseases
• Bullet points are acceptable, but responses must be thorough
• Massage considerations are essential for each condition
• Referencing is required

Bone Pathology

• Pathology: Osteonecrosis
• Primary Etiology: Interruption of blood supply to bone marrow (ischemia) from trauma, fractures, thrombosis, embolisms, sickle cell disease or idiopathic, or corticosteroid administration
• Major Symptoms: Bone death, pain even at rest, limited range of motion (ROM)
• Massage Considerations: Often treated by massage after medical interventions like surgery. Avoid treating until cleared by doctors. Treat associated pathologies if the area is immobilized; consider surrounding structures.

Developmental Disorders

• Pathology: Legg-Calve-Perthe

• Primary Etiology: Unknown cause, possible acute trauma or malnutrition affecting the femoral head and avascular necrosis. primarily affects white males 3-12 years old. Overuse during development is a factor.

• Major Symptoms: Pain in the thigh and knee, trouble walking, limited abduction, internal rotation. Disturbed growth patterns, creating a broad and short femoral neck

• Massage Considerations: Massage can help with compensatory symptoms like posture and gait issues. Focus on decreasing tone in quads where needed.

• Pathology: Osgood-Schlatter

• Primary Etiology: Overuse during development, strain on the patellar tendon for athletic adolescents, Affects the epiphyseal center

• Major Symptoms: Enlarged tibial tuberosity, pain in front of knee, pain during activity and swelling/thickening of the patellar tendon

• Massage Considerations: Focus on decreasing tone in quads to address inflammation.

• Pathology: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

• Primary Etiology: Hereditary, environmental, or mechanical factors. Breech delivery

• Major Symptoms: Asymmetry of the hip and gluteal folds, limited abduction, shortening of the thigh

• Massage Considerations: Early intervention is key. Focus on compensatory symptoms. Consider possible secondary conditions.

• Pathology: Scoliosis

• Primary Etiology: Congenital, hemi/wedge vertebra, uneven limb length, neuromuscular conditions, or diseases of nerves or muscles that affect females more commonly, affects thoracic area

• Major Symptoms: Pain from secondary structure compressions, rib humping, uneven shoulders, one hip higher than the other

• **Massage Considerations:**Address secondary structure compressions, help restore joint play, and be mindful of any underlying conditions

Metabolic Diseases

• Pathology: Osteopenia
• Primary Etiology: Can be due to other conditions (anorexia or other pathologies). It can occur with anorexia or high acidity in the blood.
• Major Symptoms: Decreased bone mass, bone deformation, inadequate remineralization, deossification
• Massage Considerations: Address underlying pathology. Physical therapy to improve bone mass and density (weight bearing exercises).
• Pathology: Osteoporosis
• Primary Etiology: Bone resorption and formation imbalance, resulting in bone loss. Often associated with aging, mineral deficiencies (calcium, vitamin D) and gastrointestinal issues
• Major Symptoms: Susceptibility to fractures, vertebral collapse, dowager's hump, deep bony pain
• Massage Considerations: Weight training to help with bone density, routine screening to identify risk, and address associated conditions like falls to minimize risks.
• Pathology: Osteomalacia
• Primary Etiology: Insufficient calcium or vitamin D, digestive issues, liver or kidney problems that disrupt absorption, steroid use, or chronic diseases like IBD, malabsorption, chronic diarrhea.
• Major Symptoms: Bone pain, muscle weakness, fractures with poor healing, hyperparathyroidism
• Massage Considerations: Address underlying pathologies, focus on pain reduction, be mindful of potential underlying chronic problems.
• Pathology: Rickets
• Primary Etiology: Deficiency of calcium and vitamin D, lack of proper nutrition during childhood, impacting bone health.
• Major Symptoms: Less long bone growth, hypertrophy of the epiphyseal cartilage, delayed or diminished ossification, enlarged soft skull, lumbar lordosis
• Massage Considerations: Address underlying issues around deficiency to address underlying issues directly.

Additional Information

• Tables present question numbers and maximum points for each section (Bone Pathology, Developmental Disorders, and Metabolic Diseases).