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Functional Mobility In A Patient With Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Following A Femoral Neck Fracture Surgical Repair: A Case Report, Mckenna Young
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Background and Purpose: The main focus of chronic disease in healthcare has typically been about treatment of the disease itself, with little attention given to secondary injuries that result from the chronic disease process. As these individuals age, the risk of secondary injuries increases. This is costly and adds to the caregiver burden. The purpose of this case report was to investigate a comprehensive physical therapy (PT) program focused on rehabilitation for a female with chronic disease who sustained a femoral fracture following her most recent fall. Case Description: A 42-year-old female presented to outpatient PT following a right femoral …
Tissue Plasminogen Activator Effects On Stroke And Physical Therapy Outcomes In Acute Care: A Case Report, Lindsey Leboeuf
Tissue Plasminogen Activator Effects On Stroke And Physical Therapy Outcomes In Acute Care: A Case Report, Lindsey Leboeuf
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Background and Purpose: An ischemic stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is restricted and can cause numbness or weakness on one side of the body, facial droop, trouble speaking, and trouble walking. Patients who seek medical attention for symptoms within three hours of their onset can be eligible to receive tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). These patients often have less resultant disability than their counterparts who did not receive the drug. The purpose of this case reports is to display the positive effects of tPA and physical rehabilitation following a stroke in the acute care setting. …