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states an increase in pain and inflammation to both her arms. She reports that she has aching pain that radiates up the arms, equal in both sides. Pain is rated as 9/10. She has numbness into the hands extending to her fingers. She reports weakness to both her hands, making it difficult to grab objects. The patient states that most movements and use of her hands aggravate the symptoms, such as playing cards or using a computer. Rest minimally alleviate symptoms. She wakes up in pain, but does…

line can get you in trouble. For me with lactose intolerance and IBS(irritable bowel syndrome) stepping out of line can cause great pain. I know that my restrictiveness is nowhere near hers but the way that even a small slip up can cause great problems, reminds me of my lactose intolerance and IBS. For the past three years I have been dealing with some extreme pains and all of the doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong. One finally recommend a restrictive diet and that helped me feel a lot…

functional limitations in order to facilitate safe participation in ADL, transfers, and ambulation without pain and mobility limitations. A detailed table can be found in the appendix where innervations and parameters for all seven sessions are listed as well as rationale and patient reports/findings. The overall plan of care consisted of patient education, manual therapy techniques for pain management, progressive therapeutic exercises to address proximal hip and distal knee musculature…

Gamekeeper’s Thumb Reconstructive Surgical Techniques Injury to the UCL ligament of the MCP joint of the thumb can be a very common injury which can lead to long-term problems for patients if untreated. Gamekeeper’s thumb is the chronic version of this injury and Skier’s thumb is a more acute version of this injury. Gamekeeper’s thumb is a rupture of avulsion of the ulnar collateral ligament in the thumb which occurs from repetitive valgus forces to the ligament. In the medical field today…

the most common non-communicable diseases that are contracted over a period of time is called Arthritis. Arthritis is a disease of inflammation of one ore more of your joints. The symptoms that come along with it are joint pain, stiffness, and sharp or aching pain. Though, the pain you feel from arthritis will only get worse as your bones age on and become more brittle. Before we get into what kinds of Arthritis there are and how it works, let’s talk about how you get it. To get Arthritis,…

interfere with movement and activity. SYMPTOMS Symptoms of deconditioning include: • Weakness. • Tiredness. • Shortness of breath with minor exertion. • A faster-than-normal heartbeat. You may not notice this without taking your pulse. • Pain or discomfort with activity. • Decreased strength. • Decreased sense of balance. • Decreased endurance. • Difficulty doing your usual forms of exercise. • Difficulty doing activities of daily living, such as grocery shopping or chores.…

04/02/13 by Dr. Hall, the left shoulder was injured. Per the AME report dated 03/11/16 by Dr. Hall, IW was diagnosed with left shoulder pain with chronic left shoulder impingement. IW remains P & S. Based on the medical report dated 12/07/16, the patient continues to experience pain in his left wrist and low back but has experienced modest attenuation of the pain and stiffness involving his left shoulder on his recent injection. A course of physical therapy has been requested today, which…

presented for bilateral knee pain. Current medications include Lidoderm 5% patch; hydrocodone/acetaminophen 10/325mg; hydrochlorothiazide 25mg; omeprazole delayed release (DR) 20mg; Aleve 220mg; and Zanaflex 4mg. Based on the medical report dated 09/16/16, the patient presents with bilateral knee pain. Patient reports no significant change to her condition. She continues to report low back and bilateral knee pain between…

which include common back pain, need for proper nutrition, and lack of contagious illnesses. Barrel racing is a sport based on speed. The horse’s performance around the barrels is timed, and the fastest to finish is the winner of the event. “Performance Perils” written…

nerves that lead to the toes to become thick, causing pain in the ball of the foot. This condition can be caused by injury, pressure or irritation. Normally no lump will be felt, but instead burning pain in the ball of the foot that will often be sensationalized in the toes will be experienced. Numbness and tingling may also occur. With the onset of this condition, a person may feel pain when tight or…