A 25 year-old patient describes an insidious onset of patell…
A 25 year-old patient describes an insidious onset of patellofemoral pain. Pain levels are 6/10 when climbing 1 flight of stairs with 30 minutes to decrease to 3/10 . The patient was fairly sedentary until starting a running program 4 weeks ago. Observation of static and dynamic lower extremity alignment is unremarkable during gait and standing. Given this presentation, your examination should also include which of the following on the first visit:
Read DetailsAfter Brian Haim went to contract to sell his personal Orlan…
After Brian Haim went to contract to sell his personal Orlando, Florida residence to Alana and Chuck Daniels, a newly married couple, Brian Haim decided not to disclose that the plywood under many of his roof’s shingles were damaged, and leaked into the attic and onto the trusses every time there was rain or snow {What? Snow in Florida…?} The Daniels had their real estate agent ask Brian Haim about the condition of the roof, who responds the roof is “Great. No worries”. When the Daniels ultimately sue Brian Haim for the misrepresentation, the Daniels will win the case because Brian Haim’s misstatement: (Select one answer only.)
Read DetailsAt the last visit, your patient progressed from the leg pres…
At the last visit, your patient progressed from the leg press to 6 inch lateral heel taps. The patient comes to PT two days later and complains of soreness in his thigh muscles. He rates the pain 3/10. After doing a warm-up on the bike, he reports the soreness is gone. For today’s treatment, you will:
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