Physical Therapy First Visit
Whether you are a PT student or a new physical therapy practitioner, you may find it difficult to properly assess patients at the first visit, or you may simply want to improve your differential diagnosis capabilities.
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Ep 31: Reach Around The Back Ashley (opens the original)
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A common behavioral pattern I have observed is when women sitting in the driver's seat, reach to the back seat area, for purses or for other reasons. Ashley seems to have injured her shoulder performing this very action. She experienced excellent results with a focused physical therapy plan of care.
Ep 30: Walt Is It Shoulder Or Is It Neck? (opens the original)
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Walt has been complaining about his shoulder pain to multiple providers before coming to physical therapy. He has had diagnostic testing and treatments, but not much symptom relief. He is not interested in tradition physical therapy and only wants to have dry needling care.
Ep 29: Ron Is A Fall Risk After Head Injury (opens the original)
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Ron suffered a head injury while at work. The injury is 3 years old at this time. He does not complain of vertigo, but instead that he has difficulty with movement and coordination and sudden syncope at times.
Ep 28 Jane's Pain in the Butt (opens the original)
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Jane has very complex pain from multiple sources, including her low back and her hips. To make matters more complex, she has a history of polyneuropathy which affects her gait and balance. With some regular focused care, she makes excellent progress and she was happy to share specific results.
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