In many shoulder pathologies including rotator cuff strains you should begin exercise in the plane of the scapula, or scaption position, to restore normal rhythm and retrain the rotator cuff musculature. Define the starting point for exercise “in the plane of the scapula”?
Read DetailsYour supervising therapist has completed the IE on a patient referred to PT for strengthening secondary to recurrent hip dislocation 2 weeks status post Right THR. The patient walks with extreme Right LE external rotation causing piriformis entrapment of the sciatic nerve. You have been asked to treat this patient. Which exercises should not be used?
Read DetailsCLO 1: A 59 y/o male is referred to PT for strengthening exercises after repeated episodes of falling. The initial PT eval indicates the primary problem is slow reaction time and weak quadriceps muscles. What type of re-conditioning exercise would maximize improvement in reaction time?
Read DetailsA patient presents with limited shoulder abduction secondary to Adhesive Capsulitis. The supervising PT determines that grade 2 and 3 joint mobilization techniques will assist in promoting the return of normal joint accessory motion and shoulder abduction. Taking into consideration the articular surfaces of the glenohumeral joint, the correct direction for mobilization is:
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