Following an anterior shoulder dislocation, the physical the…
Following an anterior shoulder dislocation, the physical therapist can expect some neurological weakness or sensory loss in the [answer1] nerve based on the anatomy. This would result in possible numbness, tingling, loss of sensation, or weakness in the location of the [answer2].
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Which factor would warrant immediately referral for an x-ray (plain film image) utilizing the Canadian C-Spine Rules for a patient that comes into the clinic with neck pain following a traumatic event? (can select more than one)
Read DetailsA patient is 2 weeks post-operative right total knee arthrop…
A patient is 2 weeks post-operative right total knee arthroplasty. The patient has been complaining of recent pressure and excessive pain in the lower calf below the knee in the past 2 days since the last physical therapy (PT) visit. The evaluating PT decides to explore this further. What would be the most appropriate response to this new information?
Read DetailsA 45-year-old male is evaluated via direct access with a chi…
A 45-year-old male is evaluated via direct access with a chief complaint of knee pain following a fall onto the knee from a ladder. The evaluating physical therapist notes he has 100 degrees of flexion and is lacking 5 degrees of extension. He denies any pain to palpation besides the sharp pain over the patella as a result from the fall. The patient has been able to ambulate after the injury and in the clinic, although very painful. Which would be the most appropriate response by the evaluating PT?
Read DetailsA 42-year-old patient presents with right lateral elbow pain…
A 42-year-old patient presents with right lateral elbow pain that began three weeks ago after starting a new tennis routine. The pain is described as mild and only occurs during backhand strokes or when lifting heavy objects. The pain resolves quickly after the activity stops, and the patient reports no night pain or rest pain. How would the patient’s irritability be rated?
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