Phantom pain

DEFINATION OF PLANTAR FASCITIIS Plantar fasciitis is a very common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a flat band of ligament that connects heel bone to the toes and supports the arches of the foot. If the plantar fascia is strained, it gets swollen, weak and inflamed as a result the bottom of the heel or foot hurts as we attempt to stand or walk. Plantar fasciitis usually occur in middle-aged people or younger individuals who require lots of standing such as soldiers and athletes. It…

cumulative trauma to her back. Based on the progress report dated 07/26/16, the patient complains of same aching pain of the low back, which radiates to the buttocks and posterior legs. She has numbness at the top of her right foot. She takes Norco and ibuprofen with good relief and tolerates it well. Pain levels are 8-9/10 without medication, coming down to 5-6/10 with medication. Her pain is worse with sitting, standing, walking, bending and lifting. It is decreased with injections,…

can take many different forms, ranging anywhere from the common cold to cancer. For the past 21 years, my father has been battling his own form of illness. A rare nerve disorder known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) now called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS-II). In my father’s case, RSD was caused by an on the job crash injury to his left forearm and wrist. Since then, he has gone through countless treatments, medications, and prayers to cure himself of this illness. As we look…

almost fell off the toilet seat in the rest room. As per OMNI, she was diagnosed with right hip pain. Based on the progress report dated 08/24/16, the patient presents for reevaluation regarding her right hip pain. She had her FCE done 7/6/16. She continues to complain of bilateral hip pain and is wanting the left hip checked out to rule out any other possible problems that may be causing such severe pain in the low back and pelvic region. She is having a difficult time sleeping and is…

Folliculitis Case Study A man named Charles Darnay had symptoms that indicated folliculitis, which is an inflammation of the hair follicles. He had itchy and red skin, as well as pus-filled blisters. The symptom that indicated folliculitis the most was small, red pimples that developed around his hair follicles. In order to diagnose the disease, a skin swab, which is performed by lightly scraping the affected, was done and sent to the laboratory in order to determine what was causing the…

experimental drugs that scientists use on animals, are safe and effective for the animals but do not work for humans because they are too dangerous or they did not work. Animal testing is just awful to do because animals do not need to experience so much pain. Scientists should stop testing animals because it is cruel to animals and animals do not deserve to be treated so badly, and animal lives do not need to be put at risk in order to test something. Animal testing is cruel to animals and…

her client. She had a left shoulder arthroscopic surgery on 4/30/2015. Per OMNI, she appears to have attended at least 16 PT visits from 5/14/15 to 6/29/15. Based on the latest medical report dated 12/16/15, the patient complains of left shoulder pain. She has been diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis of the left lower extremity which requires anticoagulation. Due to this, she is uncertain if she can take oral anti-inflammatory medication and has stopped her oral Diclofenac. She reports that…

an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Pain- Definition noun physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. “The weight of a simple human emotion ways me down more than the pain ever did. The pain, it’s determined and demanding, but I’m okay…” - Troye Sivan (The Fault In Our Stars) The definition of pain is the physical suffering caused by illness or injury. So, why does it hurt so bad? When I was…

On November 1st, 2014 my life changed. I was playing soccer and suffered a head to head collision. Upon impact the right side of my body became paralyzed. I got down on one knee before experiencing a 2 minute seizure. When I woke up from the seizure I heard constant chatter, worried faces, and my legs were completely numb. I had slow reaction speeds and was confused as to what occurred. I was told I had a concussion and seized as a result of impact. This wasn't the worst news. I had to refrain…

Diagnosis Rosie is a 40 years old female diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. She has fatigue, spasticity, muscle weakness, and balance problems among copious other symptoms that commonly affect people with multiple sclerosis. Her fatigue often interferes with her ability and desire to perform basic daily tasks. Furthermore, her fatigue can increase throughout the day and with each additional task completion. Extra exertion is required for her daily activities. Hence, energy…