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Outpatient Physical Therapy Following Triple Arthrodesis Surgery: A Case Report, Nella Bernardoni
Outpatient Physical Therapy Following Triple Arthrodesis Surgery: A Case Report, Nella Bernardoni
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Background: Triple arthrodesis is the surgical fusion of the talonavicular, talocalcaneal, and calcaneocuboid joints of the foot. Joint surface preparation includes debridement, removal of cartilage, burring of subchondral bone, and fish scaling of the joint surfaces. The joints are then fused using screws. No inversion or eversion motion, only plantarflexion and dorsiflexion. Primary goals: abolish pain, correct underlying deformities, and restore a stable platform for ambulation. Indicated for severe arthritis, instability, and deformity that cannot be controlled with nonsurgical approaches. Purpose: To provide an overview of triple arthrodesis surgery and to report a case describing the specific outpatient physical therapy …
Anti-Gravity Treadmill And Functional Training For An Army Soldier Following A Femoroplasty And Labral Repair: A Case Report, Christopher Halloran
Anti-Gravity Treadmill And Functional Training For An Army Soldier Following A Femoroplasty And Labral Repair: A Case Report, Christopher Halloran
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Background/Purpose: Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) is characterized by three specific types of impingement between the head of the femur and acetabulum. Cam impingement occurs when the head of the femur is abnormally shaped. The head of the femur isn’t round, it is more of a pistol grip shape. It's even referred to as a pistol grip deformity. Due to this abnormal shape, the head of the femur cannot move properly in the anatomically designed ball-and-socket joint. The result is a shearing force on the labrum and the articular cartilage. Minimal amounts of articles were found that truly utilized physical therapy …
Outpatient Physical Therapy Management Of A Breast Cancer Survivor Following Kyphoplasty With A Complex Medical History, Molly Thornton
Outpatient Physical Therapy Management Of A Breast Cancer Survivor Following Kyphoplasty With A Complex Medical History, Molly Thornton
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Background and Purpose: There are over 3 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. Cancer and its treatment can cause a wide variety of long-term physical and psychological problems. The physical therapist’s role is not well defined for this population. The purpose of this case report is to describe the outpatient physical therapy management for a patient with a history of breast cancer as well as considerable additional health issues.
Physical Therapy Outcomes In A 28 Year Old Male With A Femoral Neck Fracture Using Aquatic And Land-Based Therapeutic Exercise: A Case Study, Daniel Johnson
Physical Therapy Outcomes In A 28 Year Old Male With A Femoral Neck Fracture Using Aquatic And Land-Based Therapeutic Exercise: A Case Study, Daniel Johnson
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Background: Hip fractures occur in approximately 341,000 persons each year in the U.S. Hip fractures at a young age are uncommon and are usually the result of a high-velocity injury or, rarely, secondary to bone pathology. Morbidity associated with an inability to return to a pre-fracture level of mobility often results in a loss of independence, reduction in quality of life, and depression. There is a lack of available literature on the physical therapy management of hip fractures in the younger patient population. Purpose: The purpose of this case report was to investigate the physical therapy management of a 28 …
Improving Functional Independence With Rehabilitation Following A Metastatic Melanoma Brain Tumor Resection: A Case Report, Benjamin Sherr
Improving Functional Independence With Rehabilitation Following A Metastatic Melanoma Brain Tumor Resection: A Case Report, Benjamin Sherr
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History: A 67 year-old male with a one year history of melanoma complained of headaches 1-2 weeks prior to admission to an acute care hospital with left sided hemiplegia and dysarthria. A head CT scan revealed an intracerebral hematoma and a lesion suspicious for metastasis within the right parietal lobe. A right parietal craniotomy, evacuation of the hematoma and resection of the brain tumor were performed and the pathology revealed metastatic melanoma. Discussion: The patient received 18, 60-75 minute physical therapy sessions over a span of 21 days while in the inpatient rehabilitation unit. This case study utilized many essential …
Outpatient Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient Three Months Following Left Shoulder Arthroscopic Repair Of A Type-Ii Slap Lesion: A Case Report, Charles Dowd
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Background: Research demonstrates a drastic increase in the prevalence of type-II superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesion repairs, and its surgical correction has become the favored method of treatment, because of its ability to effectively improve quality of life (QOL). A type-II SLAP lesion consists of fraying and degenerative changes to the superior labrum, in an anterior to posterior direction, with the biceps tendon detached from the glenoid. Purpose: Document the examination, evaluation, and plan of care (POC) concerning a patient that was referred to physical therapy (PT) three months following the surgical correction of a type-II SLAP lesion.
Outpatient Physical Therapy Following Surgical Debridement Of Osteochondritis Dissecans Of The Talar Dome: A Case Report, Angela Serrani
Outpatient Physical Therapy Following Surgical Debridement Of Osteochondritis Dissecans Of The Talar Dome: A Case Report, Angela Serrani
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Background: Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD): Alteration of subchondral bone with disruption of the adjacent articular cartilage; cause unknown, hypotheses include repetitive trauma and or non-traumatic disruption of subchondral blood supply; suspected chondral injury with up to 50% of ankle instability episodes. Treatment Options: Goals: relieve symptoms and improve function; non-surgical: rest, immobilization, NSAIDS; surgical: excision of lesion, excision with cutterage and/or microfracturing, filling the defect with bone graft, antegrade transmelleolar drilling, retrograde drilling, fixation, osteochondral transplantation, and autologous chondrocyte implantation. Purpose: To describe physical therapy treatment and outcomes for a patient following surgical debridement of OCD of the talar dome.
Physical Therapy Management With Emphasis On Quadriceps Strength Training For Chronic Patellar Dislocations In A Female Adolescent With Kabuki Syndrome: A Case Report, Liesel Jay
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Background: Kabuki Syndrome (KS) has a current estimated prevalence at 1 in 32,000. KS is a rare, but highly recognizable genetic disorder manifested in the craniofacial, skeletal, neurological, and cardiovascular systems/regions of the body. Patellar dislocations are common in children with KS due to the presence of hypotonia causing muscle imbalances and joint laxity. Most commonly, treatment of patellar islocations are done conservatively through exercise. Surgical interventions (lateral release, medical imbrication, medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, or bone realignment) are considered with continued dislocations. Purpose: Physical therapy management approach with a focus on addressing chronic patellar dislocations through quadriceps strengthening in …
The Use Of Electrical Stimulation And Cryotherapy In Pain Reduction For A Patient Following An Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy: A Case Report, Miranda Carlson
The Use Of Electrical Stimulation And Cryotherapy In Pain Reduction For A Patient Following An Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy: A Case Report, Miranda Carlson
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Background: An arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is a common procedure that consists of removing some of the meniscus from the tibio-femoral joint. It is a minimally invasive surgery. Following the procedure, physical therapy is used to improve function. In many cases, some level of pain management is utilized which may include Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and cryotherapy. TENS has been shown to be more effective than pain medication following arthroscopic knee surgery and aid in faster regains of strength and range of motion. Cryotherapy for pain management has been shown to have a significant effect on the level of pain, …
The Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient With Adverse Mechanical Tension Including The Use Of Neural Gliders And Tensioners: A Case Report, Brent Manley
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Background: Adverse mechanical tension on one’s nervous system can impair a nerves ability to mobilize in relation to its interfacing tissues and lead to sensations of pain, paresthesia and numbness. Common physical therapy intervention includes sliding and tensioning of the irritated nerve and managing the tissues surrounding it. Purpose: The purposes of this case report were to (1) provide overview of adverse mechanical tension and (2) to report a case describing specific physical therapy management approaches and outcomes during outpatient rehabilitation for a patient with adverse mechanical tension.
Physical Therapy Management For A Patient With Low Back Pain Utilizing Medical Exercise Therapy, George Tsakos
Physical Therapy Management For A Patient With Low Back Pain Utilizing Medical Exercise Therapy, George Tsakos
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Background: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal diagnosis in America. Approximately 50% of individuals with LBP have recurrent episodes by 1 year, 60% by 2 years and 70% by 5 years. Multiple studies have been inclusive determining a gold standard for cost effective long term outcomes. MET therapy focuses on early functional activity to relieve pain and restore normal movement. Early functional activity is made possible by using counter weights to obtain required range of motion. This system of unloading gives the patient the opportunity to perform exercises in a functional manner. The …