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The Health Benefits Of Visual Art Activities In The Geriatric Population, Melody Au-Yeung, Abraham Avila, Jason Bandong, Hy Ia, Naureen Imam, Kayla Wilcox
The Health Benefits Of Visual Art Activities In The Geriatric Population, Melody Au-Yeung, Abraham Avila, Jason Bandong, Hy Ia, Naureen Imam, Kayla Wilcox
San Marcos, Spring 2020
Purpose: The purpose of this poster presentation is to assess the efficacy of visual art therapy on the physical and mental health of the geriatric population.
Description: The potential impact of art therapy on cognition and dementia is a growing field of research in the rehabilitative world. Some researchers have found support for certain mediums, such as ceramic painting, while others have explored multimodal treatment programs that integrate art into physical activities. Combining physical activity with an arts and crafts program could posit a significant impact on ADL function and quality of life in older adults. As a …
The Effectiveness Of Lsvt-Big And Pwr! Programs On A Patient With Parkinson’S Disease: A Case Report, Naureen Imam, Jennifer Dannenbring
The Effectiveness Of Lsvt-Big And Pwr! Programs On A Patient With Parkinson’S Disease: A Case Report, Naureen Imam, Jennifer Dannenbring
San Marcos, Spring 2020
Background: The prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) drives the search for effective interventions. While LSVT-BIG and high-intensity training improve gait speed and balance deficits, only limited research exists on the impact of the Parkinson's Wellness Recovery (PWR!) program on PD symptoms. Thus, LSVT-BIG and PWR! should be explored in tandem as standardized treatment for patients with PD.
Purpose: The primary purpose of this case report is to determine the effects of LSVT-BIG and PWR! programs on gait impairments, balance deficits, and participation restrictions in a patient with PD.
Case Description: A 74-year old male with PD attended PT …
Case Report: Effects Of Therapeutic Exercise On A Patient With Metastatic Osteosarcoma And Pathological Fracture, Jessica Phung, Sarah Mathew
Case Report: Effects Of Therapeutic Exercise On A Patient With Metastatic Osteosarcoma And Pathological Fracture, Jessica Phung, Sarah Mathew
San Marcos, Spring 2020
Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate how conditioning exercise for patients with active metastatic neoplasms can improve quality of life (QoL) after a pathological fracture of lumbar vertebrae. Spinal metastasis, in this case from breast cancer, is primarily asymptomatic, and therefore, difficult to detect during early stages. Detection and diagnosis usually occur after initial manifestation of a pathological fracture leading to debilitating effects. Complications with metastatic bone cancer and surgical contraindications may bring patients into outpatient physical therapy to address the pathological fractures and QoL for patients.
Case Description & Methods: The patient is a 44-year …