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Gait Training, Strength Training, And Pain Management Of A 26 Year Old Female Recovering From A Multiple Sclerosis Exacerbation: A Case Report, Ellen Cox Dec 2015

Gait Training, Strength Training, And Pain Management Of A 26 Year Old Female Recovering From A Multiple Sclerosis Exacerbation: A Case Report, Ellen Cox

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Multiple Sclerosis can be a debilitating disease that affects millions of people. Exacerbations range from mild to very severe. Due to the inconsistent nature of multiple sclerosis, the most effective treatments are still unclear. The purpose of this case report was to document the findings of an individual, who suffered a severe multiple sclerosis exacerbation after a series of stressful life events. Case Description: This case report presents a 26 year old female with a known history of multiple sclerosis. This patient suffered an exacerbation and her level of function went from living independently to unable to …


The Effects Of Specific Training On Balance And Ambulation In A Patient With Stage Iv Glioblastoma: A Case Report, Matt Denning Dec 2015

The Effects Of Specific Training On Balance And Ambulation In A Patient With Stage Iv Glioblastoma: A Case Report, Matt Denning

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: A Diagnosis of stage IV Glioblastoma and its treatment often results in many impairments and functional limitations. This case report describes the effectiveness of strengthening, balance, and gait training activities measured by Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and ambulation distances on an individual 62 year old diagnosed with stage IV glioblastoma. The aim of this case study was to implement strengthening, balance, and gait training to improve balance and reduce risk of falls in a patient who had a diagnosis of stage IV glioblastoma, a metastatic brain tumor resulting in progressive neurological impairments. Case Description: A 62 year …


Use Of Complete Decongestive Therapy And A Task-Oriented Approach In Treating Secondary Lymphedema And Improving Ambulation In A Patient Following A Stroke: A Case Report, Snezhana Rudakova Dec 2015

Use Of Complete Decongestive Therapy And A Task-Oriented Approach In Treating Secondary Lymphedema And Improving Ambulation In A Patient Following A Stroke: A Case Report, Snezhana Rudakova

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Ninety percent of stroke survivors have some functional disability with mobility and paralysis of the extremities being a major impairment. A paralysis of the extremities can result in an ineffective muscle pumping action, which can lead to the development of lymphedema, further increasing difficulty with ambulation post stroke. The purpose of this case is to report the use of complete decongestive therapy for the treatment of lymphedema as part of a comprehensive treatment program consisting of a task-oriented approach to improve walking ability in a stroke survivor. Case Description: The patient was a 53 year old female …


The Role Of Physical Therapy In The Treatment And Discharge Of An Elderly Homeless Patient With Fractures Of The T12-L1 Vertebrae: A Case Report, Matthew Kraft Dec 2015

The Role Of Physical Therapy In The Treatment And Discharge Of An Elderly Homeless Patient With Fractures Of The T12-L1 Vertebrae: A Case Report, Matthew Kraft

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: On any given day there are over 600,000 homeless persons in the United States. Many homeless people sustain injuries directly resultant of their living situations and are treated at local hospitals. Following medical stabilization, many times hospitals encounter difficulties with discharging homeless patients. This case report examines the role of Physical Therapy in one such case in the context of direct patient care and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team for safe patient discharge. Case Description: The patient was a 77 year old homeless male who sustained compression fractures to his T12 and L1 vertebrae after falling from …


Evaluation And Treatment Of A Patient Diagnosed With Adhesive Capsulitis Classified As A Derangement Using The Mckenzie Method: A Case Report, Ashley Bowser Dec 2015

Evaluation And Treatment Of A Patient Diagnosed With Adhesive Capsulitis Classified As A Derangement Using The Mckenzie Method: A Case Report, Ashley Bowser

Case Report Papers

Background/Purpose: The McKenzie Method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) is supported in the literature as a valid and reliable approach to spine injuries. It can also be applied to the peripheral joints, but has not been explored through research to the same extent. This method sub-classifies an injury based on tissue response to mechanical loading and repeated motion testing with repeated motions identified during testing used to guide treatment. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate the assessment, intervention, and clinical outcomes of a patient classified as having a shoulder derangement using MDT methodology. Case Description: The patient …


Use Of Therapeutic Exercise, Functional Endurance, And Gait Re-Training In A Deconditioned Patient With Acute Respiratory Failure: A Case Report, Ellen Forslund Dec 2015

Use Of Therapeutic Exercise, Functional Endurance, And Gait Re-Training In A Deconditioned Patient With Acute Respiratory Failure: A Case Report, Ellen Forslund

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: The human body requires oxygen-rich blood to work efficiently. Respiratory failure occurs due to a lack of oxygen passing from the lungs into the bloodstream or if the lungs cannot remove carbon dioxide from the blood. The purpose of this case report was to describe the therapeutic exercise, functional endurance and gait training for an individual following acute respiratory failure (ARF) and (1) document the practicability of this therapeutic approach in an intensive inpatient rehabilitation setting, (2) record the outcomes that occurred for the patient, and (3) discuss the possibility for further research regarding a similar physical …


Using The Selective Functional Movement Assessment And Regional Interdependence Theory To Guide Treatment Of An Athlete With Back Pain: A Case Report, Gabriella Goshtigian Dec 2015

Using The Selective Functional Movement Assessment And Regional Interdependence Theory To Guide Treatment Of An Athlete With Back Pain: A Case Report, Gabriella Goshtigian

Case Report Papers

Background: Despite the multidirectional quality of human movement, common measurement procedures used in physical therapy examination are often uni-planar and lack the functional complexities involved in daily activities. Currently, there is no widely accepted, validated standard to assess movement quality. The Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) is one possible system to objectively assess complex functional movements. This case report illustrates the application of the SFMA in the management of a patient with non-specific low back pain (LBP). Case Description: An adolescent male athlete with non-specific LBP was evaluated using the SFMA. It was determined that the patient had mobility limitations …


Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes 2015-12-04, Bowling Green State University Dec 2015

Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes 2015-12-04, Bowling Green State University

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

The official meeting minutes of Bowling Green State University's Board of Trustees.


Stochastic Optimal Control For Online Seller Under Reputational Mechanisms, Milan Bradonij', Matthew Causley, Albert Cohen Dec 2015

Stochastic Optimal Control For Online Seller Under Reputational Mechanisms, Milan Bradonij', Matthew Causley, Albert Cohen

Mathematics Publications

In this work we propose and analyze a model which addresses the pulsing behavior of sellers in an online auction (store). This pulsing behavior is observed when sellers switch between advertising and processing states. We assert that a seller switches her state in order to maximize her profit, and further that this switch can be identified through the seller’s reputation. We show that for each seller there is an optimal reputation, i.e., the reputation at which the seller should switch her state in order to maximize her total profit. We design a stochastic behavioral model for an online seller, which …


A Task Oriented Approach For A Patient With Chronic Effects Of Stroke: A Case Report, Sarah Richardson Dec 2015

A Task Oriented Approach For A Patient With Chronic Effects Of Stroke: A Case Report, Sarah Richardson

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability for American adults. Most stroke survivors receive physical therapy (PT), and task-oriented rehabilitation is one novel approach known to benefit stroke survivors. The purpose of this case report is to illustrate the outcomes of a task-oriented approach to PT interventions on a patient >12 months post stroke. The unique aims were to 1) outline possible benefits in function from repetitive task-oriented training techniques and 2) document outcomes of a patient who had received PT services >12 months post stroke. Case Description: The patient was an 82 year-old female …


The Echo: December 4, 2015, Taylor University Dec 2015

The Echo: December 4, 2015, Taylor University

2015-2016 (Volume 103)

New Year, New Chapel – Habeckers bring light to Upland – Taylor donates building to town – The small voices – Beyond six degrees – Turkey downs Russian jet – Taylor decks the halls – A MAHE perspective – Say “no” to lame leftovers – The bi-weekly bachelor and bachelorette – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – In the spirit – Pass the FrUiTCaKeS – Mockingjay’s final flight – General un-education – Consider Kobe – You can’t have it all – Trojans return to Nationals – Weekly Preview – Trojans fall to Pilots – Athlete of the Week


Balance And Gait Training To Reduce Fall Risk In A Patient With Bilateral Foot And Hand Deformities Secondary To Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report, Kirsten Bombardier Dec 2015

Balance And Gait Training To Reduce Fall Risk In A Patient With Bilateral Foot And Hand Deformities Secondary To Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report, Kirsten Bombardier

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose – Falls are the leading cause of death from injury in persons greater than 65 years of age. The risk of suffering a fall increases with age, but falls are not an unavoidable aspect of the aging process. By maximizing an individual’s balance, gait and strength, their risk for future falls can be decreased. The purpose of this case report is to provide an overview of the physical therapy (PT) plan of care for a patient at high risk for falls. Case Description - The patient was an 84 year old female who suffered a fall likely …


Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation And Quadriceps Strength Following Patellar Fracture And Open Reduction Internal Fixation Surgery: A Case Report, Chelsea Hussey Dec 2015

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation And Quadriceps Strength Following Patellar Fracture And Open Reduction Internal Fixation Surgery: A Case Report, Chelsea Hussey

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Patellar fractures followed by open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery can cause numerous impairments which can negatively impact a person’s ability to participate in normal daily activities. Quadriceps weakness is common following this type of injury and surgery, and the literature reflects varying opinions as to what is the best method for regaining strength. Previous studies have examined the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in conjunction with traditional exercises on quadriceps strength following surgeries such as a total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but there is limited research involving patients status post (s/p) ORIF following a comminuted patellar …


Vestibular Rehabilitation And Cervical Postural Re-Education In A Young Athlete Who Presented With Post-Concussion Syndrome: A Case Report, Cristen Schmidt Dec 2015

Vestibular Rehabilitation And Cervical Postural Re-Education In A Young Athlete Who Presented With Post-Concussion Syndrome: A Case Report, Cristen Schmidt

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Current literature on Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) rehabilitation is limited. Current literature is focused on individuals experiencing military blast traumatic brain injuries and the management of these injuries. Thus, the purpose of this case report is to describe and implement PT management and outcomes for the young athlete presenting with PCS following a concussion. Case Description: The patient was a 14 year old male who presented to the outpatient clinic with significant impairments secondary to diagnosis of PCS. Impairments that the patient presented with were activity intolerance, increased muscle tone, headaches, and dizziness. The patient underwent manual therapy …


Use Of Core Stabilization Exercise And Medical Exercise Therapy In The Treatment Of A Patient With Chronic Post Partum Low Back Pain: A Case Report, Zachary Chaloner Dec 2015

Use Of Core Stabilization Exercise And Medical Exercise Therapy In The Treatment Of A Patient With Chronic Post Partum Low Back Pain: A Case Report, Zachary Chaloner

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Low back pain and lumbar hyper-mobility are common during and after pregnancy. Postpartum low back laxity can contribute to LBP and can become chronic if not addressed. Core stabilization exercises (CSE) have been shown to improve function and reduce pain in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain due to lumbar instability. Additionally, Medical Exercise Therapy (MET) has shown good outcomes in reducing pain in patients with LBP but has not been thoroughly investigated in the treatment of chronic post partum LBP. There is limited research reporting the use of a combined treatment protocol utilizing CSE and …


Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training And Overground Gait Training In The In-Patient Setting For An Individual With Chronic Stroke: A Case Report, Stephanie Bordignon Dec 2015

Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training And Overground Gait Training In The In-Patient Setting For An Individual With Chronic Stroke: A Case Report, Stephanie Bordignon

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: The use of body weight supported treadmill training (BWSTT) and overground gait training (GT) has been shown to improve bilateral coordination and gait symmetry for patients experiencing chronic stroke. Evidence to support BWSTT rather than overground GT for use following chronic stroke is mixed and does not include representation for the young stroke population. The purpose of this case report is to describe the outcomes of gait speed, efficiency of gait, and fall risk in an individual following a chronic stroke managed with intense BWSTT and overground GT. Description: 43 year old male was managed with BWSTT …


Treatment Of A Patient With Thoracolumbar Scoliosis Utilizing A Regional Interdependence Approach Including Components Of The Schroth Method: A Case Report, Samantha Fisk Dec 2015

Treatment Of A Patient With Thoracolumbar Scoliosis Utilizing A Regional Interdependence Approach Including Components Of The Schroth Method: A Case Report, Samantha Fisk

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Spinal deformity is a challenging spinal disorder in adults. A scoliotic curve of >10 degrees exists in up to 12% of the population and while surgery is the definitive measure, there is limited evidence to guide non-surgical treatment. This case investigated traditional physical therapy (PT) treatment utilizing a Regional Interdependence Approach (RIA) and components of the Schroth method for a patient with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Case Description: A 66 year old male presented with CLBP, worst upon rising in the AM with (6/10 NPRS). Imaging demonstrated thoracolumbar dextroscoliosis, bilateral foraminal narrowing and associated spondylolisthesis of …


Hear Us Roar, December 4, 2015, Michael Shonrock Dec 2015

Hear Us Roar, December 4, 2015, Michael Shonrock

Michael Shonrock

Digital newsletter produced by the office of President Michael Shonrock.


Implementing A One-To-One Technology Initiative In Higher Education, Daryl Fridley, Diana Rogers-Adkinson Dec 2015

Implementing A One-To-One Technology Initiative In Higher Education, Daryl Fridley, Diana Rogers-Adkinson

Administrative Issues Journal

This paper describes the process of conceptualizing and implementing a one-to-one technology initiative at a regional comprehensive university. Organized around the principle that sustainable change requires attention to clear, justifiable goals, attention to key decisions, the development of stakeholder investment, adequate training, building appropriate infrastructure, and a concern for sustainability, the authors provide specific examples detailing how the change initiative in which they participated addressed each of those areas.


Prenatal Genetic Testing: An Overview Of History, Advancements, And Impacts On Health Care, Jessica Neumann Dec 2015

Prenatal Genetic Testing: An Overview Of History, Advancements, And Impacts On Health Care, Jessica Neumann

University Honors Program

The purpose of this research is to study prenatal genetic testing and the advancements that have been made since the human genome project has made the testing process simpler and less invasive. Prenatal genetic testing is a screen or a test that is performed in order to determine if an embryo or fetus has a certain disease or condition before its birth. A variety of different prenatal tests and screens have been studied to evaluate what genetic conditions are screened for and when. The scope of this paper focuses on the historical overview, advancements, patients, tests, and impacts related to …


Neuromuscular Strengthening Exercises Following Acl And Meniscal Repair In A 15 Year Old Female Athlete With Generalized Knee Laxity: A Case Report, Alyssa Gardner Dec 2015

Neuromuscular Strengthening Exercises Following Acl And Meniscal Repair In A 15 Year Old Female Athlete With Generalized Knee Laxity: A Case Report, Alyssa Gardner

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Adolescent females are 4-6 times more likely to sustain a non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury compared to their male counterparts. Generalized knee laxity decreases dynamic knee stability and further increases injury risk. In patients with a history of bilateral knee hyperextension who have sustained an ACL injury, it’s vital to recover function after surgery, as well as prevent injury in the contralateral knee. A lack of information exists that addresses simultaneous rehabilitation protocols. The purpose of this case report was to investigate the use of a neuromuscular strengthening program in both the ACL injured and un-injured …


Application Of A Short-Term Aquatic Physical Therapy Program For A Patient With Chronic Low Back Pain And Radiculopathy: A Case Report, Marc Asta Dec 2015

Application Of A Short-Term Aquatic Physical Therapy Program For A Patient With Chronic Low Back Pain And Radiculopathy: A Case Report, Marc Asta

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Within the confines of approved Physical Therapy (PT) visits from independent and national insurance companies, PTs are often challenged to improve a patient’s impairments and Quality Of Life (QOL) in a limited number of approved visits. The purpose of this case report is to document if six PT visits with aquatic intervention for a patient with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and radiculopathy improves a patient’s subjective and objective impairments in relation to his QOL. Case Description: The patient was a sixty-two year old male who presented to PT with CLBP for the previous forty years secondary …


Strength And Balance Exercises To Improve Functional Outcomes And Mobility For A Patient With Parkinson’S Disease And Co-Morbidities: A Case Report, Nicholas Lasarso Dec 2015

Strength And Balance Exercises To Improve Functional Outcomes And Mobility For A Patient With Parkinson’S Disease And Co-Morbidities: A Case Report, Nicholas Lasarso

Case Report Papers

Background and Purpose: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a movement disorder that can lead to declines in function and falls. As a common age-related neurological diagnosis, PD is most often accompanied by other co-morbidities. The purpose of this case report is to document the physical therapy management of a patient presenting with PD and other co-morbidities. This case report looks at the outcomes of strength and balance exercises on the patient’s impairments, mobility and overall function. Case Description: The 69 year-old male patient presented with a history of PD, Lyme disease, osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy (PN) and exposure to Agent Orange. He …


December 4-5, 2015, Vs. Denver, University Of North Dakota Dec 2015

December 4-5, 2015, Vs. Denver, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's Hockey

Program for the December 4-5, 2015, weekend series against the Denver Pioneers.


Hear Us Roar, December 4, 2015, Michael Shonrock Dec 2015

Hear Us Roar, December 4, 2015, Michael Shonrock

Michael Shonrock

Digital newsletter produced by the office of President Michael Shonrock.


Faculty Senate Minutes 2015-12-04, The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Faculty Senate. Dec 2015

Faculty Senate Minutes 2015-12-04, The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.


Board Of Directors Meeting Open Agenda 12/04/2015, Uc Hastings Board Of Directors Dec 2015

Board Of Directors Meeting Open Agenda 12/04/2015, Uc Hastings Board Of Directors

2015 Board of Directors Agenda and Materials

No abstract provided.


Board Of Directors Open Meeting 12/04/2015, Uc Hastings Board Of Directors Dec 2015

Board Of Directors Open Meeting 12/04/2015, Uc Hastings Board Of Directors

2015 Board of Directors Agenda and Materials

No abstract provided.


Cataloging Electronic Resources At Msu Libraries, Jim Kalwara Dec 2015

Cataloging Electronic Resources At Msu Libraries, Jim Kalwara

Workshops

These guidelines apply to Portable Document Formats (PDFs) that are issued monographically (i.e. not continuing resources). As a form, PDFs fall under the category of online resource. Common examples include reports published by government agencies or non-profit organizations. These reports are available mostly for public usage and are freely accessible through the website of its commissioning corporate body.


The Bison, December 4, 2015 Dec 2015

The Bison, December 4, 2015

The Bison Newspapers

No abstract provided.