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MuscularDiseases

Diseases of the Muscular System for Massage

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Atrophy a decrease in muscle cell size from either disease or disuse
Hypertrophy an increase in muscle cell size
Myalgia muscle pain
Strain muscle or tendon pulled beyond its elastic limits
Sprain ligament or joint capsule stretched beyond its elastic limits
Muscle spasm (cramp) spontaneous involuntary contraction of skeletal muscle
1st degree sprain/strain tissues stretched with minimal swelling & limitations
2nd degree sprain/strain tissues partially torn with moderate swelling & limitations
3rd degree sprain/strain tissues completely torn with severe swelling & marked limitations
Fibromyalgia widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder diagnosed by 18 specific points of tenderness
Chronic fatigue syndrome fatigue that is persistent, relapsing, or debilitating and does not improve w/bed rest, 50% impairment for 6 mos.
Torticollis(wryneck) a deformity of the neck causing tilting or rotation to one side, caused by spasming of the SCM because of strain or infection
Muscular dystrophy a group of muscular disorders in which there is considerable muscle degeneration & weakness, genetic trait.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy the most common form of muscular dystrophy, usually appears before 3 yrs age
Myasthenia gravis (asthenia=weakness) characterized by destruction of acetylcholine receptor sites, produces overall muscle weakness, autoimmune disease
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