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Combining A Comprehensive Physical Therapy Program And Electrocorpeal Shockwave Therapy For Plantar Fasciitis: A Case Report, Kathryn Piersiak
Combining A Comprehensive Physical Therapy Program And Electrocorpeal Shockwave Therapy For Plantar Fasciitis: A Case Report, Kathryn Piersiak
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Background and Purpose: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is present in 2 million Americans a year, and in 10% of the population over a lifetime. Conventional physical therapy (PT) for PF has included strengthening of foot and hip musculature, and lower extremity stretching. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ECSW) has also been utilized with success in treatment of PF. While these two treatments have been used individually, their combined effect has not been studied. The purpose of this case report investigated a combined plan of care utilizing conventional PT, targeted hip strengthening, and ECSW. Case Description: The patient was a 48-year-old female who presented …
Functional School-Based Physical Therapy Management For A Child With Pallister-Killian Syndrome: A Case Report, Cheryl R. Espinosa
Functional School-Based Physical Therapy Management For A Child With Pallister-Killian Syndrome: A Case Report, Cheryl R. Espinosa
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Background and Purpose: Pallister-Killian Syndrome (PKS) is a rare genetic disorder resulting from an additional short arm in chromosome 12. This condition leads to varying levels of multi-system impairments that impact a child’s development in gross motor skills yielding functional limitations. Pediatric physical therapy (PT) management is crucial for these children to facilitate improvements in sitting, standing, and ambulation. The purpose of this case report was to describe functional school-based PT management for a child with PKS. Case Description: The child was a seven-year-old male diagnosed with PKS at 20 weeks’ gestation. The child was seen for PT five times …
Early Mobilization And Functional Mobility Training For A Patient With Triple Vessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Case Report, Cody Hall
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Background and Purpose: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the buildup of plaque in coronary blood vessels and is the most common type of heart disease in the United States. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is an invasive surgical procedure used to provide alternate blood supply to cardiac tissue in individuals with CAD using autografts. The goals of the surgery are often to prolong life, reduce symptoms, improve functioning, and improve vocational status. The purpose of this case report was to document the outcomes of a physical therapy (PT) plan of care for a complex patient after undergoing CABG. Case Description: …
Barefoot Training In The Rehabilitation Of Stage Ii Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction: A Case Report, Matthew Heindel
Barefoot Training In The Rehabilitation Of Stage Ii Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction: A Case Report, Matthew Heindel
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Background and Purpose: This case report explored the inclusion of barefoot training with intrinsic foot musculature strengthening a patient with stage II posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction (PTTD). Barefoot training and intrinsic musculature strengthening have been effective interventions for other ailments but have yet to be included in rehabilitating PTTD. Therefore, the purpose of this case report was to examine barefoot training with foot intrinsic musculature strengthening within a comprehensive physical therapy (PT) plan of care (POC) for stage II PTTD. Case Description: The patient was a 39-year-old male who presented with stage II PTTD. His goal was to run without …