| A | B |
|---|
| Multiple Sclerosis | destruction of myelin sheaths leading to loss of motor function and sensory neuron function |
| Myasthenia Gravis | autoimmune destruction of acetylcholine receptors causing progressive muscle weakness |
| Myositis ossificans | bony deposits in soft tissue, typically following trauma |
| Neuritis | symptom of inflammation of nerve |
| Osteoarthritis | wear & tear damage & inflammation of joints |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta | inherited abnormally fragile bones |
| Osteoporosis | loss of bone mass; literally porous bones |
| Ovarian Cysts | bengin fluid filled growths on ovaries |
| Paget's Disease | disorder causing connective tissue replacement of bone tissue |
| Parkinson's Disease | substantia nigra cell degeneration causing loss of dopamine production;balance, posture and coordination problems |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | bacterail infection of female reproductive organs |
| Peritonitis | inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity |
| Pneumonia | infection of the lungs |
| Polio | viral infection of intestines, and for 1% of people infection of spinal cord |
| Premenstrual Syndrome | group of symptoms preceding menstration that may interfere with normal activities |
| Psoriasis | noncontagious chronic skin disorder characterized by silvery scales |
| Pyelonephritis | infection of kideny or renal pelvis |
| Raynaud's Syndrome | vasospasma & constriction of arterioles in fingers and toes, characterized by numbness and discoloration |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy | now called CRPS; caused by nerve injury that causes pain and painful symptoms long after healing |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | autoimmune synovial membrane disease, causes painful stiffening of joints of hands and feet |
| Sciatica | inflammation of the largest nerve in the body; refers down the buttocks and leg |
| Scleroderma | autoimmune disease causing fibrosis, vascular abnormalities and other symptoms |
| Seizure Disorders | caused by unknown neurological damage |
| Septic Arthritis | infection inside the joint capsule |
| Shin Splints | injury, inflammation or a combination of both of tibialis anterior & posterior |
| Spinal cord injury | damaged fibers of spinal cord from trauma, tumor or bony growths |
| Spondylosis | osteoarthritis of the spine |
| Sprains | injured ligaments |
| Strain | injured muscle or tendon |
| Stroke | occlusion of an artery to the brain causing internal hemorrhage |
| Temporalmandibular Joint Dysfunction | caused by malocclusion of the jaw causing inflammation or paint when moving jaw |
| Tenosynovitis | inflammation of synovial sheat or tendon |
| Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | symptoms produced by brachial plexus impingement |
| Thrombophlebitis | inflammation of veins due to blood clots |
| Torticollis | unilateral spam of SCM & other neck muscles;called wryneck |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia | painful inflammation of cranial nerve V; also called tic douloureux |
| Tuberculosis | bacterial infection of lungs causing tubercles of infective spores |
| Ulcerative Colitis | inflammation of colon, can cause ulcers of lining of colon |
| Ulcers | non-healing open wounds |
| Urinary Tract Infection | bacterial infection of the urethra |
| Varicose Veins | distended or bulging veins usually found in the lower legs; caused by valvular dysfunction |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | median nerve impingement or damage causing pain, stiffness and loss of grip strength |
| Ganglion Cysts | connective tissue sacs developed on tendons, sheaths or ligaments of hand, wrist or foot |
| Lupus | autoimmune disease that attacks connective tissue; one type is characterized by 'butterfly rash' |
| Military neck | where cervicals lack normal curvature |
| Kyphosis | thoracis spinal excessive curvature |
| Migraine | vascular headache characterized by light sensitivity (photophobia) |
| Golfer's elbow | medial elbow pain & inflammation |
| Iliopsoas | a shortened one can lead to short leg syndrome |
| Third degree burn | destruction of epidermis and dermis; destroys hair shafts, sebaceous glands, nerve endings |
| Second degree burn | destruction of all of epidermis; may have blisters or edema |
| First degree burn | superficial reddening of skin from burn such as sunburn |
