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Out-Patient Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Management Of A Patient With A Degenerated Knee Resulting In Total Joint Arthroplasty, Charles A. Long
Out-Patient Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Management Of A Patient With A Degenerated Knee Resulting In Total Joint Arthroplasty, Charles A. Long
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery is a common procedure performed for those patients seeking a return of knee function after substantial degeneration of the tibiofemoral joint. The TKA procedure is becoming increasingly popular as degenerative changes to the knee joints occurs at a younger age. The United States is facing an increasingly aging workforce. It is anticipated that there will be increasingly more members of the workforce seeking rehabilitation following TKA with goals of returning to work. The purpose of this article is to describe implementation of physical therapy in the recovery of a patient with degenerative joint disease of …
Examination And Treatment For A Patient With A Distal Radius Fracture, Chuck Mccullough
Examination And Treatment For A Patient With A Distal Radius Fracture, Chuck Mccullough
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This article describes the eight month outpatient physical therapy management of 67 year old female who had an open fracture of the left distal radius that was stabilized internally with K-wire and externally with the application of external fixator. Initially, this patient presented with a need for patient education on wound care, edema control techniques, splinting, and a maintenance program for finger and shoulder range of motion. The physical therapy intervention progressed to range of motion, strengthening, joint mobilization, and functional exercises for the wrist and hand. The purpose of this article is to describe the interventions …