This test for thoracic outlet syndrome has the patient sit s…
This test for thoracic outlet syndrome has the patient sit straight with the arms at the side of the body. The patient is instructed to abduct his or her arms and externally rotate to 90 degrees. The patient is then instructed to rapidly open and close his or her hands. The activity is performed for three minutes. A positive test is a reproduction of symptoms during the opening and closing the fists.
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You are treating a patient in aquatic therapy with therapeutic exercises during an acute painful musculoskeletal injury. Focusing on therapy includes the effects of relaxation and decreasing muscle spasms. The ideal water temperature should be:
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