The KT-1000 took measurements of the average of 3 attempts, which depending on the ranges the values vary. Strength: Ligamentous strength was measured using special tests including: medial joint opening, lateral joint opening, anterior drawer, Lachman’s test and pivot joint test, which a proper measurement can be obtained in comparison to the non-afffect side. The P values were properly stated for each dependent variable. Level of Evidence:…
Aggleton and Chalmers (2000) states in the second stage of assessment the nurse will assess the patient ability to carry out the 12 ALs. Cindy’s pain was affecting Cindy’s ability to independently perform these tasks and it is the goal of the nurse that Cindy independently achieves the same level of functioning or greater after intervention. The main focus of Cindy care was pain. Cindy explained to the nurse that the pain in the Left knee gets worst when standing. According to Roper, Logan and Tierney to assess a patient pain there are three main methods- person’s own description, past medical history and observation to reaction of pain.…
Two Afro-American participants with incomplete SCI underwent 2 weeks of LT as a portion of their rehabilitation program. One participant was assigned to robotic locomotor therapy Lokomat (twice weekly) + BWSTT (twice weekly) and the other participant was assigned to manual BWSTT (twice weekly). All metabolic measurements were conducted during the first and the last training sessions. Body composition measurement (bioelectrical impedance), resting energy expenditure and maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) were measured in the morning a day before and immediately after the two-week training period.…
While the use of external fixation, the movement was extremely limited. It can cause atrophy, rigidity, and limited joint ROM. These underlying condition must be addressed for successful occupational performance. As “Client with cumulative trauma disorders/repetitive strain injuries, tendon tears, lacerations, fractures and requires strengthening is recommended based on this model” (Gillen, 2011), muscle strengthens intervention should be given after muscle lengthening activities which prevent muscle tearing. And strengthening exercise will be held as follows; isometric, isotonic active exercise, including eccentric, concentric then to intrinsic/extrinsic hand muscle then to isokinetic exercise with the gradual gaining of the strength of the affected arm.…
The athletes were not allowed to participate in the study if they were: women, had played for less than three years, a fracture in the last two years, a history of chronic ankle sprains, or had a history of Achilles tendon injuries. Before the trial began, all of the participants followed a typical ACL reconstruction surgery, received the same rehab program for sixteen to twenty-four weeks. After finishing the rehab program, the participants began an electrical stimulation…
Daniel Ward Professor Meyers English 111 5 October 2015 Cavity-Back Versus Muscle-Back Could game improvement irons be preventing individuals from becoming a better ball striker? The game improvement concept that originated in the 1980s has offered a new style of golf club head called a cavity-back. The sole purpose of the cavity-back iron design is to combine forgiveness and playability for the average golfer and to lower one’s scores quickly. Traditionally, the muscle-back iron design requires a better swing and is not very forgiving however, it gives one more control and a softer feel. Muscle-backs gained their nickname from the original blade style iron, which were hand forged by a blacksmith over 150 years ago.…
2008 Jul–Aug; 43(4): 359–363. Joseph B. Myers, Kevin G. Laudner, Maria R. Pasqual, JamesP, Scott M. Lephart: Glenohumeral Range of Motion Deficits and Posterior Shoulder Tightness in Throwers with Pathologic Internal Impingement: journal of athletic training :2003. Corrao, Melissa, Kolber, Morey, Wilson, Stanley:Addressing Posterior Shoulder Tightness in the Athletic Population: Strength and Conditioning Journal: December 2009 - Volume 31 - Issue 6 - pp 61-65. P M Ludewig, J D Borstad: Effects of a home exercise program on shoulder pain and functional status in construction workers: Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, The University of Minnesota,…
Going into therapy, Jason’s weight bearing status was as tolerated after surgery. For Jason, the post-op PT regiments for the right and left knees were similar pre-op therapy. Like before, the PT measured ROM and muscle strength. Jason was back on the bike every clinic day, many of the exercises where the same, and the progression of exercise was similar. However, Jason felt there were two differences that stood out in his post-op therapeutic plans of care.…
Outcome measures provide a way to evaluate the success of physical therapy treatments, providing a way for comparing outcomes related to different intervention approaches. The use of standardized tests and measures early in an episode of care establishes the baseline status of the patient/client, providing a way to measure the change in the patient's abilities. Each outcome measure is created to look at a different population or injury classification. Two outcome measures that can be used in the lower limb amputee population are the Patient Specific Functional Scale and the Rivermead Mobility Index. When comparing outcome measure one should look at the validity, reliability and responsiveness of the outcome measure they are choosing.…
1) What is the vocal tract and where, exactly, is it located? The vocal tract is the area through which air passes to create sound. It goes as far down as your larynx, up to the tip of your nose and the end of your lips. 2)…
Often these patients need time to regain strength and ability to the affected area of their body. Dependent on various characteristics of the individuals themselves…
2. The muscular system is responsible for holding up your body and is also responsible for your body movement. The muscular system is attached to the bones of the skeletal system which help you move around and maintain balance. 3.…
The questionnaire requires a field of narrowed down workers whose job concerns with the upper body movements. The analysis of the work is not a onetime process and requires regular visits involving repeated surveys. The Repeatability in the questionnaire is necessary to obtain consistent results to reduce the error and to identify the prevalence of…
Introduction: ICU-acquired weakness is a collection of dysfunctions experienced by critically ill patients as a consequence of prolonged bed rest. The symptoms that are specifically encountered are poor mobility, impaired muscle strength and diminished cardiopulmonary endurance. These clinical manifestations are brought by extended immobilization, use of neuromuscular blocking agents and poor nutrition. A physical therapist is a part of a multidisciplinary team that is intended to implement an early mobilization (EM) program from passive ROM exercises to the novel use of cycle ergometer for muscle strengthening.…
It is “expected” that our patients use medications and it is our task as physical therapists to understand how medications can affect the patient’s response to physical therapy (Ciccone, 2016, p. 3). Knowing this, we should understand the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the medications that our patients take and how medications affect a patient’s response to exercise. It was indicated in the article by Beiderman (2005) that the fusion of “clinical pharmacology and physical therapy practice” can be helpful to our “patients and to the physical therapy profession” (p. 366). It was also indicated in an article by Greathouse et al (1994), that military physical therapists can be authorized to order “certain analgesics and NSAIDS” (p. 263).…