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Core Stabilization And Pelvic Motility Training For A 28-Week Pregnant Female With Low Back Pain And Sciatic Nerve Pain, Jenna Belser, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Fall 2018

The purpose of this case study is to determine the effects of core stabilization and pelvis mobility training for a 28-week pregnant female to improve function and decrease pain.

Low back pain during pregnancy is a common occurrence that affects a majority of the population.¹ Over the five treatment sessions, the patient was able to tolerate a full ten-hour work shift and sleep through the night. She also showed improvements in muscle strength and flexibility. As seen in non-pregnant females, the patient was able to have a decrease in pain and improvement in function with these techniques.⁴

The High-Level Mobility Assessment Tool (Himat) In Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2: A Case Report, Kim B. Smith, Evan M. Pucillo

Physical Therapy Collection

Myotonic dystrophy type 2 (DM2) is a progressive muscular dystrophy with multi-system manifestations and can affect functional mobility, gait, and balance. Currently, there are few reports of functional outcome measures in this population. This case describes the change in function detected by the High-level Mobility Assessment Tool (HiMAT) and 30-second Chair Stand Test (CST) in a high-functioning adult female with DM2 after physical therapy treatment. The patient’s chief complaint was muscular pain and fatigue that affected activities of daily living (ADLs). Multimodal physical therapy focused on neuromuscular re-education, balance and strength training, patient education, and moderate cardiorespiratory training. Improvements were …

Combined Dry Needling And Ccft Biofeedback Training For A Fireman With A Two-Month History Of Cervicogenic Headaches: A Case Report, Jared Commander, Jim Viti

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to show that by combining the use of the CCFT as an exercise and trigger point dry needling, clinicians can effect significant improvement in their patients.

Effect Of Comprehensive Physical Therapy On A 25-Year-Old Pregnant Female With Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report, Maryann Tadros, Amanda Grant

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to examine the benefits of multifaceted physical therapy interventions in a pregnant adult female with EDS.

Therapeutic Exercise And Vibration Training For A Military Veteran Mimicking Relapse-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Lauren Elizabeth Miller, Laurie Shimko

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the combination of therapeutic exercise and vibration training to improve stair navigation for a patient with mimicking RRMS.

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.

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.

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.

Manual Physical Therapy And Cervical Joint Position Training For Cervicogenic Dizziness Following Whiplash-Associated Disorder: A Case Report, Melanie Friedman, Kayla Smith

Physical Therapy Collection

Background and Purpose Whiplash is defined as an acceleration-deceleration injury to the neck, which may lead to a variety of immediate and/or prolonged symptoms collectively known as whiplash-associated disorder (WAD). Cervicogenic dizziness is one possible sequalae that may arise from dysfunction within the structures of the cervical spine, disrupting the flow of sensory and proprioceptive feedback. The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate the efficacy of combining manual physical therapy and cervical joint position training on a patient with cervicogenic dizziness status-post motor vehicle accident (MVA).

Case Description A 28-year-old female with a history of MVA and chief …

Disability And Physical Therapy Services In Rural Nicaragua: A Pilot Study, Evan M. Pucillo, Edward C. O'Bryan

Physical Therapy Collection

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 15% of the world’s population is living with disability, a large majority of which can be found in developing nations. Previous studies in Nicaragua have investigated the perceptions of disability among caregivers and noted limited access to rehabilitative services. However, the general knowledge and perceptions of physical therapy services in Nicaragua remains unclear. As a result, this pilot study sought to explore the local knowledge and perceptions of disability and physical therapy services and to characterize the sample from a remote area of northwestern Nicaragua. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling during multidisciplinary …

Global Health And Disability: A Review And Call To Action For All Rehabilitation Professions, Evan M. Pucillo, Matthew B. Huish, Quinn Tate, Edward C. O'Bryan, Ty T. Dickerson

Physical Therapy Collection

The World Health Organization estimates 15% of the world’s population is living with disability and anticipates an increase as the population ages. Disability is a growing healthcare concern and presents a tremendous burden to all nations. The world will soon need to provide health and rehabilitative care for an enormous number of persons with disability. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief narrative review pertaining to global health and rehabilitation, and to motivate the rehabilitation professions in taking immediate action through further investment in global health initiatives to manage both the current and projected burden of disability. …