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What's Happening: December 18, 2017, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Week Of December 18, 2017, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Prominent Trauma Surgeon Addresses 14th Annual Louis R.M. DelGuercio Professorship and Research Day
• GSA Organizes Successful Second Annual Snowman Project
• SOM P2P Committee Recognizes Role Models at NYMC

System For Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis With Active Control Of Dorsiflexion-Plantarflexion And Inversion-Eversion, Mo Rastgaar, Evandro Ficanha, Kenton Kaufman

Michigan Tech Patents

A system and method for operating a prosthesis is provided. The system includes a socket configured to engage a residual limb of a subject and a shaft having a first end connected to the socket and an opposing second end. The system also includes a foot piece connected to the second end of the shaft. The foot piece includes an ankle plate and a sole piece configured to contact a surface. The system also includes at least one computer configured to detect a state of the foot piece and to transmit an indication of the state of the foot. The …

What's Happening: December 11, 2017, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Week Of December 11, 2017, New York Medical College

InTouch

• SOM Launches Bench-to-Bedside Seminar Series
• Student Services Announces New Positions

Free Book From The Swosu Wellness Initiative, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

Announcement of free book Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success, from the SWOSU Wellness Initiative, available to anyone who is a part of our SWOSU BCBS program.

Free Massages For All Swosu Employees!, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

Announcement of Free Massages for All SWOSU Employees event.

Employing Pharmacy Students To Improve The Medication Use Process For Underserved Patients With A History Of Mental Health Or Substance Use Disorders, Ashley Maister, Pharmd Candidate, Toni Campanella, Pharmd Candidate, Roshni S. Patel, Pharmd, Bcps

College of Pharmacy Posters

Project HOME is a non-profit organization in Philadelphia that provides housing, employment opportunities, medical care, and education for chronically homeless individuals with serious mental health conditions.

One nurse oversees the medication use process at three of Project HOME’s residences; however, non-clinical staff are responsible for carrying out the medication use process.

The purpose of this project was to identify how the Jefferson College of Pharmacy’s APhA-ASP chapter could assist Project HOME with their medication-related needs and improve the medication use process.

Reorganization Of Thalamic Intrinsic Connectivity Following Anterior Temporal Lobectomy, Xiaosong He, Chaitanya Ganne, Michael R. Sperling, Ashwini Sharan, Joseph I. Tracy

Department of Neurosurgery Posters

The thalamus has played a crucial role in determining surgical outcome following anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL) in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) (He, et al., 2017). Before successfully quantifying the impact of the thalamus on ATL outcomes, this structure’s own intrinsic connectivity must be understood. Accordingly, we characterize thalamic intrinsic connectivity through resting-state fMRI (rsfMRI) longitudinally, exploring its change pre- to post-surgery.

What's Happening: December 4, 2017, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Week Of December 4, 2017, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Reflects at Museum of Jewish Heritage
• D.P.T. Class of 2019 Share Their Good Works at Community Service Presentations
• Department of Pediatrics and the Children's Health and Research Foundation Hosts Seventh Annual Assistant Professor Pediatric Research Symposium
• School of Medicine Alumni Celebrate at Reunion Weekend

Utilization Of Care By Infants With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome In Delaware, Michele K. Savin, Dnp, Aprn, Nnp-Bc

College of Nursing Posters

Introduction: There is little information regarding use of expected well care by infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) post initial discharge. We describe expected and unexpected utilization of care by infants with NAS in the first year of life.

Methods: A de-identified State of Delaware Medicaid data set was obtained. Included were all infants with an ICD-9 code for NAS from 01/01/2012-12/31/2014. All associated medical claims were extracted for one year after birth. Utilization rates of primary care, immunizations, urgent or emergency care, and re-hospitalization were quantified.

Results: 499 of 522 babies were able to be fully analyzed. The …

Progression Magazine, 2017 Winter, Coastal Carolina University

Progression Magazine

Magazine of the College of Science at Coastal Carolina University.

Comprehensive Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient With Motor Control Deficits And Idiopathic Toe-Walking: A Case Report, Chelsey Hoglund, Kirsten Buchanan

Case Report Posters

Idiopathic toe-walking (ITW) describes patients who walk bearing most weight through their forefoot, in the absence of any known cause. Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a chronic condition involving impairments in gross motor, postural, and/or fine motor performance and affects the performance of movements necessary for daily living and academic tasks. Physical therapy intervention has been shown to result in improvements for patients with ITW and DCD, however, there are no known studies that investigate physical therapy intervention for patients with a diagnosis of both ITW and DCD. The purpose of this case report was to describe the comprehensive physical …

Outpatient Physical Therapy Management Of A Total Knee Arthroplasty With Severe Contralateral Knee Osteoarthritis: A Case Report, Michael Ikemura

Case Report Posters

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of severe pain, disability within the community, and dependence on others. In the U.S., a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures and 95% of them are attributed to OA. Following a TKA, pain and walking ability are the most important factors that need to be addressed. The purpose of this case report is to describe comprehensive PT management for a patient following a TKA with severe OA of the contralateral knee and report the outcomes.

The Use Of Therapeutic Exercise And Manual Therapy For A Patient Following Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report, Allison Maynes

Case Report Posters

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder in the United States (US) and is the most common cause for a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery. Approximately 670,000 TKA surgeries are performed annually in the US and it is estimated that one third are bilateral TKAs (BTKA) due to bilateral OA. Simultaneously, BTKA procedures consist of replacing both knees consecutively, in one operation, under one anesthesia. The purpose of this case report is to describe PT management, specifically therapeutic exercise and manual therapy, utilized for a patient who underwent simultaneous BTKA. This case report is needed based on the high …

Task-Oriented Training To Restore Independence In A Patient With Encephalitis In The Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report, Victoria Perez

Case Report Posters

Bacterial meningitis is a serious disease that causes acute inflammation of the meninges, the lining of the brain and spinal cord, which can result in significant morbidity and mortality. There are 15,000 to 25,000 cases in the US yearly and it is one of the top 10 causes of infection-related deaths worldwide. Bacterial meningitis is commonly complicated by encephalitis, inflammation of the brain parenchyma. 30% to 50% of survivors of bacterial encephalitis sustain neurological sequelae, which include memory loss, behavioral disorders, speech disorders, difficulty concentrating. The purpose of this case report was to investigate the use of task-oriented training to …

High Intensity Intervals And Gait Training For A Patient With Heart Failure And Parkinson Disease In A Skilled Nursing Facility: A Case Report, Kelly Fritz

Case Report Posters

The primary impairments of congestive heart failure (CHF) and Parkinson disease (PD) interact and present a unique challenge to rehabilitation. There is limited evidence on the PT management of both CHF and PD in the literature. The purpose of this case report is to present the PT management and outcomes of cardiovascular endurance training, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and balance activities for a patient with acute CHF and PD.

A Pt Exercise Program For A Patient With Bilateral Transtibial Amputations: A Case Report, Erin Fusting, Kirsten Buchanan

Case Report Posters

The most common reason for lower extremity amputation (LEA) is from complications from Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Patients with DM are 10x more likely to have an amputation than someone without the disease. 50% of those with DM with an LEA will have an opposite foot or leg amputated in approximately 3 years or less. Transtibial amputations (TTAs), also known as below knee amputations, are the most common amputation. There is good evidence that physical therapy (PT) can help patients with one LEA to regain strength and functional independence, but there is limited information on the most effective PT plan of …

Outpatient Vestibular Rehabilitation For A Patient Three Months Post Acoustic Neuroma Resection: A Case Report, Joel Harrison

Case Report Posters

An acoustic neuroma is a benign and slow growing intracranial tumor that originates from cells of the vestibular nerve within the inner ear. Acoustic neuromas are estimated to occur in 10-20 individuals per 1,000,000 in the US. The tumor and subsequent surgery frequently lead to vestibular impairment. The vestibular system functions to coordinate head and eye movement through the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR), maintain postural stability, and provide input for spatial orientation. Common signs and symptoms of vestibular dysfunction include dizziness, headaches, oscillopsia, and disequilibrium. The purpose of this case report is to describe the outpatient PT management of a patient …

Adult Scoliosis And Chronic Low Back Pain With Land And Aquatic Based Physical Therapy: A Case Report, Thomas Kent

Case Report Posters

Scoliosis is defined as a spinal angulation of greater than 10 degrees in the frontal plane with spinal torsion. Incidence of idiopathic scoliosis is 2- 3%. Symptoms associated with scoliosis include pulmonary dysfunction and spinal pain. Cobb angle greater than 25° requires physical therapy to stop progression of curve. Cobb angle greater than 45° requires surgical intervention. The purpose of this case report was to evaluate the effects of an aquatic and land based exercise program on an adult who presented with severe, untreated scoliosis.

The Role Of Physical Therapy Interventions For An Elderly Patient Following Surgical Fixation Of A Fracture Of The Femoral Shaft: A Case Report, Ashley Push

Case Report Posters

In the U.S. approximately half of elderly white females will sustain an osteoporotic hip fracture. One year following surgery most elderly adults have not returned to their prior level of function. Evidence demonstrates the benefits of early weight bearing and mobility post-surgery to improve functional abilities. The purpose of this case report was to document this patient’s response to skilled physical therapy intervention in the inpatient setting, including functional mobility, gait training and therapeutic exercise to maximize the patient's functional ability prior to discharge home.

Functional Strengthening In A Patient With Chronic Stroke And Low Back Pain: A Case Report, Sofia Tzortzinis

Case Report Posters

In the U.S., the prevalence of stroke is approximately 795,000 annually and is the fifth most common cause of death. Stroke impairments include hemiplegia, sensory loss, dyspraxia, and hemianopsia. The chronic phase of stroke is defined as six months and beyond post-stroke. Nearly 85% of adults will experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their life. Risk factors for LBP include age, educational status, psychosocial factors, physically demanding occupation, and high body mass index. Low back pain adds a confounding variable in recovery of mobility for patients with chronic stroke (CS). The purpose of this case report was …

Gait And Functional Training For A Patient Post-Stroke With A History Of Substance Abuse And Psychiatric Disorders: A Case Report, Morgan Costa, Amy J. Litterini

Case Report Posters

The opioid crisis is the largest drug epidemic in recorded history, resulting in over 500,000 deaths between the years of 2000 and 2015. The abuse of and addiction to opioids are serious global health problems that affect the social and economic well-being of all societies. Drug abusers have a 6.5 times increased risk of stroke. Strokes contribute to the disability and morbidity associated with drug abuse. Drug abuse is a frequent cause of stroke in areas with a high prevalence of comorbidity between drug abuse disorders and mental illness. The purpose of this case study was to outline physical therapy …

The Comprehensive Pt Management Of A Patient With Chronic Low Back Pain And Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Case Report, Robin Mcguire

Case Report Posters

Lumbar radiculopathy is pain originating from nerve root compression in the lumbar spine. Patient presentation is chronic, recurring low back pain with associated radiating pain and potential sensory, strength, or reflex deficits in the involved lower extremity. The purpose of this case report was to describe a comprehensive approach for a patient with chronic low back pain and lumbar radiculopathy using the following interventions: therapeutic exercises using directional preference, IFC, and manual traction.

Vestibular Rehabilitation For A Geriatric Patient With Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Treatment Failure: A Case Report, Clare Roeder

Case Report Posters

Good balance requires integration of sensory information from three systems: vestibular, visual and somatosensory. The vestibular portion of the inner ear contains two types of sensory structures that respond to gravity and head movements: semicircular canals and otolith organs. Crystals of calcium carbonate (otoconia) reside in the otolith organs, but can become dislodged and migrate to the semicircular canals, causing symptoms of vertigo. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), caused by misplaced otoconia in the semicircular canals, is the most common vestibular disorder. Symptoms include dizziness, nausea, nystagmus, brief episodic vertigo during rapid head movements and specific head positions. BPPV is …

Strength And Balance Training For A 29-Year-Old Female Who Sustained A Multifocal Stroke: A Case Report, Britney Simonton, Kirsten Buchanan

Case Report Posters

Stroke is defined as a decrease in blood supply to the brain, and most often occurs in older adults. In the United States, approximately 795,000 people sustain a stroke annually. Risk factors for a stroke include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Although research has shown that a balance and strength training program is beneficial for older adults who have sustained a stroke, there is limited research showing if these benefits also hold true for younger patients who have had a stroke. The purpose of this case …

Blood Flow Restriction Exercises Following An Acl Reconstruction In A 17-Year-Old Female Athlete: A Case Report, Andrew Anich, Kirsten Buchanan

Case Report Posters

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions account for over 50% of all sports-related knee surgeries. Due to graft healing, rehab protocols do not allow for high resistance training for several months. Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy with low load exercise has been suggested to improve quadriceps and hamstring strength and hypertrophy in adults. There is currently a lack of research on the effects of BFR therapy on hamstring strength and hypertrophy following an ACL reconstruction in high school athletes. The purpose of this case report was to assess how BFR therapy affects hamstring and quadriceps strength and hypertrophy in a 17-year-old …

The Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient With Chronic Shoulder Dislocations And Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Case Report, Lindsey Umapathy

Case Report Posters

Chronic shoulder dislocation is a severe disabling condition that can significantly decrease an individual’s quality of life, most often resulting after neglected acute dislocations, after surgery, or with the presence of unidirectional or multi-directional shoulder instability. Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a neurological disorder characterized by progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms; it is caused by damage to the myelin sheath of the peripheral nerves, and presents with symptoms that include tingling/numbness, weakness of the arms and legs, areflexia, fatigue and abnormal sensation. The purpose of this case report was to describe the physical …

Physical Therapy Management Of A 13 Year Old Female With A Right Shoulder Slap Tear: A Case Report, Esaam Kamareddine, Kirsten Buchanan

Case Report Posters

There is limited research on the most effective conservative PT plan of care (POC) for a young athlete with a superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) tear. The purpose of this case report was to investigate a comprehensive conservative PT rehab program for a 13-year-old softball player with a SLAP lesion.