CH 8 Muscular Disorders

Fibromyalgia syndrome

A disorder associated with muscle aches, tenderness, and stiffness that result from autoimmune reactions

Myalgia

A general term that means muscle pain

Muscular dystrophy

A group of disorders seen more frequently in male children that cause progressive weakness and paralysis

Strain

A muscle injury resulting from overuse or overstretching

Myasthenia gravis

Characterized by chronic muscular fatigue brought on by the slightest exertion.

Fibromyositis

Inflammation of muscle and connective tissue

Rhabdomyolysis

Necrosis of muscle cells subsequent to aggressive overtraining

Shin-splits

Pain and soreness along the tibia from stress injury of structures in the leg

Tendinitis

Plantar fasciitis is a form of this inflammatory problem

Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

Stiffness and pain that occurs a day or so after an intense workout

Tenosynovitis

Swelling and pain to the synovial sheath that encloses tendons