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Temporal And Spatial Parameters Of Crawling In Children With Limb Loss: Implications On Prosthetic Knee Prescription, Mark Geil
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Use Of Myofascial Release And Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation In Combination With A Rehabilitation Protocol For A Patient Following A Massive Rotator Cuff Tear And Repair: A Case Report, Bryan L. Arroyo
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Background and Purpose. This case report describes the use of postoperative treatments incorporating myofascial release and proprioceptive neuromuscular techniques, on a 59-year-old male who underwent a left open rotator cuff repair following a massive rotator cuff tear. This was after an 8 week passive motion phase. The goals of this case report were to evaluate the feasibility of these techniques and to examine improvements in shoulder range of motion, function of the involved extremity, and pain reduction.
Case Description. The patient suffered a massive rotator cuff tear at work after falling on his shoulder. The patient started with an 8 …