A patient with hemophilia has been referred to physical ther…
A patient with hemophilia has been referred to physical therapy. The diagnosis is subacute hemarthrosis of the knee. The patient has been non-weight bearing with crutches and his physician has ordered a gradual resumption of functional activities over the next several weeks. Which of the following activities would be the most appropriate for his initial treatment?
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Mrs. Q, age 78, is coming to physical therapy for treatment of spinal stenosis. She has been progressing well with your treatment intervention. This afternoon she comes to her therapy appointment and reports a sudden onset of 9/10 pain in her lower leg which began earlier in the day. She complains of numbness and tingling in the same lower leg area. Upon assessment, you note that the skin is very pale and you are unable to palpate extremity pulses. How should a physical therapist respond to this situation?
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Mrs. F is 72 years old. She had hip surgery three days ago. You saw her yesterday and noted that her mobility was severely impaired due to her pain levels. The physician increased her oral pain medication today. Being aware of her pain medication schedule, how would you proceed?
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