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Diagnosis And Treatment Of Peripheral Artery Disease (Pad) In Interventional Radiography, Evan Busher Jan 2020

Diagnosis And Treatment Of Peripheral Artery Disease (Pad) In Interventional Radiography, Evan Busher

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries which supply blood to the legs, arms, stomach, and heart. This narrowing occurs due to atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of plaque or fat on the walls of the blood vessels. Atherosclerosis results in the restriction of blood flow to the desired site, which is most often the legs. The most common symptoms for PAD are cramps or pain in the leg when walking, which subsides during periods of rest. A brachial-ankle index test can be administered to monitor the blood pressures in the upper and lower limbs to …


Effectiveness Of Physical Therapy Interventions In The Treatment Of Urinary Incontinence In Older Women: A Systematic Review, Ariana Gagliardi, Lauren Paretti, Kayla Stephani, Stephanie Oliverio Jan 2020

Effectiveness Of Physical Therapy Interventions In The Treatment Of Urinary Incontinence In Older Women: A Systematic Review, Ariana Gagliardi, Lauren Paretti, Kayla Stephani, Stephanie Oliverio

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition among older adults. While age and gender are risk factors, UI is not a natural part of female aging. By not seeking proper care, these individuals may be hindering their independence, opportunities to receive effective treatment, and their overall quality of life. Research shows a wide variety of physical therapy (PT) treatment options are available for UI.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of various conservative PT interventions in treating stress, urge, and mixed UI in older women.

Methods: Two searches of the literature were performed …