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The Rehabilitation Of A 75-Year-Old Male Presenting With A Right Hip Flexor Strain Concomitant With Numerous Psychosocial Factors: A Case Report, Jillian Battista, Megan Chapski, Suma Varanasi, Jillian Witwicki, Tara Paradie
The Rehabilitation Of A 75-Year-Old Male Presenting With A Right Hip Flexor Strain Concomitant With Numerous Psychosocial Factors: A Case Report, Jillian Battista, Megan Chapski, Suma Varanasi, Jillian Witwicki, Tara Paradie
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Musculoskeletal disorders, often well understood, are a leading cause of disability worldwide. Concomitant psychosocial factors add a layer of complexity to the physical therapy treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the potential impact psychological factors have in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, specifically the rehabilitation of a right hip flexor strain.
Development Of A Comprehensive Web-Based Prehabilitation Program For Gastrointestinal Cancer Survivors, Eric Norman, Maryam Nahidian, Amy J. Litterini, Timothy Fitzgerald
Development Of A Comprehensive Web-Based Prehabilitation Program For Gastrointestinal Cancer Survivors, Eric Norman, Maryam Nahidian, Amy J. Litterini, Timothy Fitzgerald
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Background: Individuals with frailty who undergo surgical procedures for gastrointestinal cancers are more likely to experience post-surgical complications, have a higher readmission rate, are more likely to be discharged to skilled care, and have an over four-fold risk of mortality. Developing targeted patient education tools and resources may support, and reduce complications for, individuals with frailty undergoing and recovering from major abdominal surgery.
Methods: Program development began via the Delphi Method, including three survey iterations distributed to top experts in the field of Oncologic Physical Therapy. Results achieved expert consensus for exercise parameters. Brief, simple to understand exercise videos and …