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Pes Planus (Flat Feet) In Relation To Knee Pain, Timothy Conley, Joseph Davenport Ii

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

Pes Planus (Flat Foot) disorder has been found to be associated with frequent knee pain and medial tibiofemoral (TF) cartilage damage. The flattening of the foot causes this pain and damage within the knee by forcing the tibia to rotate internally increasing the rotational pressure on the TF joint. We will be discussing a few factors that may contribute to pes planus such as equines foot deformity, tibial torsion, tarsal coalition, ligamentous laxity and congenital vertical talus. Amongst some of these contributions, a reduction in physical activity at a young age can also be a root cause to flat feet …

Acl Conservative Rehab Vs. Surgical Reconstruction, Logan Gailtis, Joshua Stetson

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

If you have ever been around sports you’ve probably heard of the ACL or anterior cruciate ligament. The ACL, responsible for preventing anterior displacement on the tibia, usually tears from non-contact pivoting motions. There are two options for an athlete with a full ACL tear, either to undergo reconstructive surgery of the ligament which will put the athlete out for months or look to conservative rehab by strengthening the muscles surrounding the knee in order to compensate for the integrity lost with the torn ACL. Deciding which route to go is the tricky part. Physicians may start with conservative treatment …

Walk It Like You Talk It, Like A Champ With Some Amp, Sam Chukwuma, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to measure the effectiveness of amplified movement therapy to improve functional balance and gait in a post-stroke patient.

Trx® Suspension Training In Improving Single Leg Strength And Confidence In A Female Soccer Player Post Acl Reconstruction, Allison Evron, David Kempfert

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the combination of TRX® suspension training with a functional lower extremity rehabilitation program in an ACLR patient whose lacking dynamic knee control and lower extremity strength and endurance.

Scapular Mobilization Combined With Thoracic Manipulation For Treating Subacromial Impingement Syndrome In An Elderly Female: A Case Report, Tyler Alford, David Kempfert

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

Purpose: To describe the treatment of a patient with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SAIS) pathology utilizing a combination of manual therapy techniques at the scapulothoracic joint and the upper thoracic spine along with more traditional scapular stabilization exercises.

Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient With Hypermobile Type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome For Treatment Of Cervicogenic Headaches: A Case Report, Cody A. Leeworthy, Jeffrey A. Rot

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report was to demonstrate the management of a patient diagnosed with hEDS for treatment of Cervicogenic headaches with the use of the CCFT protocol.

Myofascial Manipulation To Alleviate Forearm And Hand Weakness And Numbness In A Female Competitive Rock Climber, Ben Kern, Evan M. Pucillo

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the effectiveness of myofascial manipulation along with therapeutic exercise on a patient with weakness, numbness, and tingling in the distal upper extremities in order to return to competitive rock climbing.

Ease Into It. Effects Of Mobilization With Movement Utilizing Patients Body Weight, Casey Brown, Matthew L. Daugherty

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to utilize mobilization with movement (MWM) to restore knee flexion in a patient with delayed quadriceps tendon repair.

Can You Dig? Returning To Volleyball After Arthroscopic Medial Plica Excision, Kelsy Wheeler, Lisa Chase

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the rehabilitation and return-to-sport process following arthroscopic medial plica excision for a patient who had previously undergone unsuccessful conservative management for anterior knee pain.

Reforming Range Of Motion: The Use Of The Pilates Reformer In A Female With Postoperative Adhesive Capsulitis, Lanzi A. Young, Larry J. Mengelkoch

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the rehabilitation outcomes of a 62-year-old female with post operative adhesive capsulitis using Pilates-based intervention in conjunction with standard Physical Therapy.

Non-Organic Motor Disorder: Combatting The Effects Of Stress On Functional Mobility, Kelsi Taylor, Lindsay Perry

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of the case report was to show how neurological symptoms can be effectively treated with task-specific interventions and the role of stress in symptom presentation in patients with somatoform disorders.

Relieve Pain And Continue To Train! Dry Needling Intervention For Foot Tendinopathies, Aubrey Kuester, Lisa Chase

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe a multimodal physical therapy intervention of dry-needling, manual therapy and low-dye anti-pronation taping for a female marathon runner with bilateral plantar fasciitis, Achilles and peroneal tendinopathies.

The Effectiveness Of Physical Therapy Interventions For A Six-Year-Old Boy With Monosomy 18p, Grace Lewis, Catherine M. Andrea

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to explain the utilization and effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for improving gross motor abilities in a six-year-old boy diagnosed with Monosomy 18p.

Walkin’ On Air: Alter-G Gait Training In A Male With Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Kimberly Richardson, Evan M. Pucillo

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to determine the effectiveness of LBPPS treadmill training, using the Alter-G, to improve the spatiotemporal parameters of gait for a patient with HSP.

When All Else Fails: Management Of An Irreparable Rotator Cuff With Capsular Reconstruction And Physical Therapy Targeting Accommodative Musculature, Savannah Faulk, Douglas Steele

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the rehabilitative outcomes on a superior capsular reconstruction surgery following the re-injury of a surgically repaired rotator cuff (RTC) and glenoid labrum that was deemed irreparable.

To Transplant Or Not To Transplant? The Successful Treatment Of A Lateral Meniscus Transplant, Jaime Rubin, Matthew L. Daugherty

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report was to demonstrate how physical therapists can successfully manage a young patient who received the rare lateral meniscal transplant procedure.

Monkey See, Monkey Do! Utilization Of Yoga Intervention For A Child With Non-Verbal Autism, Elaina Prevatte, Catherine M. Andrea

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the effects of yoga intervention with traditional physical therapy on motor performance and visual attention in a young girl with non-verbal ASD.

An Orthopedic Solution To A Neurological Problem -Core Stabilization Post Stroke: A Case Report, James E. Smith, Lindsay Perry

St. Augustine, Spring 2018

The purpose of this case report is to report the outcomes of combining manual therapy techniques for spinal mobility and stability with traditional neurological approaches to stroke rehabilitation.

Descriptive Report Of The Impact Of Fatigue And Current Management Strategies In Cerebral Palsy., Laura K Brunton

Physical Therapy Publications

Purpose: Describe the impact of fatigue and self-management practices for adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods: Survey of 124 people with CP with the Fatigue Impact and Severity Self-Assessment (FISSA).

Results: People in GMFCS Level I experienced little impact of fatigue with high proportions of this group disagreeing to statements about fatigue impacting their general activities, mobility and social activities. People in GMFCS Levels II-V reported impact of fatigue on activities. Differences between groups were evident in questions related to fatigue interference with length of time for physical activity and with motivations to participate in social …

Physiological Tremor In Handgun Aiming And Shooting Tasks, Kyle J. Kellran

Human Movement Sciences Theses & Dissertations

When holding an outstretched limb or aiming at a target, humans produce small involuntary fluctuations that may hamper performance. Current strategies for minimizing the impact of tremulous oscillations predominantly include both extrinsic and intrinsic support. The aim of the current dissertation is to better understand the parameters of physiological tremor associated with handgun aiming with the end goal of improving shooting accuracy. Experiment 1 focused on handgun aiming and the influence of different arm posture adopted during aiming. Experiment 2 expanded upon the findings of experiment 1 by comparing tremor during finger pointing, handgun aiming, and handgun shooting. Experiment 3 …