The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2018 physic…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2018 physical activity recommendations are for adults to participate in at least minutes of moderate intensity or minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week along with at least moderate intensity muscle strengthening of all major muscle groups a minimum of times per week.
Read DetailsDuring the evaluation, you determine Mrs. Sanchez is able to…
During the evaluation, you determine Mrs. Sanchez is able to actively flex her right shoulder 96 degrees while demonstrating significant shoulder hiking, passive right shoulder flexion is 132 degrees. She has minimal pain. The surgeon has not placed any restrictions on her rehabilitation program. What type of ROM exercises should be the primary focus to address her flexion deficit initially?
Read DetailsAfter sustaining a right proximal humerus fracture, Mrs. San…
After sustaining a right proximal humerus fracture, Mrs. Sanchez underwent an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). She demonstrates decreased range of motion in all shoulder planes of movement. She is right-handed. During her initial evaluation, she states her goal is to be able to brush her hair with her right hand because her husband “does a terrible job.” What shoulder motions are the most appropriate to focus on to achieve Mrs. Sanchez’s goal?
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