An abnormal cycle of respirations that is normally caused by…
An abnormal cycle of respirations that is normally caused by heart failure, opioid overdose, renal failure, meningitis, and severe headache. A cycle that begins with slow, shallow breathing that became rapid, then became slower, and are followed by periods of apnea (20 seconds).
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Unfortunately, this patient had another fall since your last session and presents to your session with the following gait pattern: decreased stance time on right LE, shortened step length with left LE, decreased heel strike with right LE, increased lateral sway. What is the most likely cause of these gait changes?
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Your 68-year-old patient was referred to outpatient physical therapy 2 weeks post total knee arthroplasty. PMH of this patient includes osteoarthritis, hypertension, balance deficits, and gait deviations. The main goal is to improve overall lower extremity functioning to return to activities in the community. What would be the best balance assessment tool for this patient from the outcomes listed?
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