A 68 year-old patient with lower back pain has x-ray evidenc…
A 68 year-old patient with lower back pain has x-ray evidence of bilateral narrowing of intervertebral foramen at L5-S1, causing nerve root compression and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The compression is MOST related to:
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A snowboarder who sustained a displaced supracondylar fracture of the humerus three weeks ago is wearing a removable hard plastic elbow splint for her PT appointment. The physical therapist’s treatment plan is somewhat vague and calls for “A/AROM.” Which of the following is MOST likely a part of the treatment today?
Read DetailsA slump sitting stretch is commonly used to stretch neural t…
A slump sitting stretch is commonly used to stretch neural tissue by having the patient dorsiflex the ankle with the knee extended in a slouched sitting posture. Which nerve does this stretch target, and what guidelines should be given for stretch?
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