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Vestibular Testing in Patients Lacking Cervical Range

Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, BFPCE, FAPTA

October 23, 2013

What do you do for a geriatric patient who does not have the cervical range in order to do the maneuvers to test for vestibular issues?   Read More

 


Assistive Devices for the Patient with Huntington's disease

Stuart Blatt, PT, PhD

October 16, 2013

What are your thoughts on using assistive devices for gait training with a patient diagnosed with Huntington’s disease?   Read More


Using the Karvonen Heart Rate Formula

Bini Litwin, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA

October 9, 2013

Under what circumstrances would you use the Karvonen Heart Rate Formula?   Read More


What is Posterior Ankle Impingement?

David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS

October 2, 2013

Can you explain posterior ankle impingement?   Read More

 


Compression Bandages for Lymphedema Patients

Amy H. Pannullo, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT, Kirsten I. Wightman, PT, DPT, CLT

September 24, 2013

Could a compression bandage used with a patient with lymphedema increase the patient's blood pressure? Do you take special care to monitor this if they have a diagnosis of hypertension?   Read More


Wheelchair Needs for the Client with Huntington's Disease

Stuart Blatt, PT, PhD

September 17, 2013

At what point would you suggest fitting a client with Huntington’s Disease for a wheelchair?   Read More


The Craniomandibular Complex: Changes through the Lifespan

Dennis Langton, PT, CCTT

September 10, 2013

Are there any bony changes to the craniomandibular complex that you can expect as a patient ages? Are there any differences in children?   Read More

  


Return-to-Play Progressions for Non-Pitching Athletes

David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS

September 3, 2013

What type of return to play progression would you recommend for non-pitching athletes like tennis players?   Read More

 


Joint Auscultation of the Craniomandibular Complex

Dennis Langton, PT, CCTT

August 27, 2013

How do you know when you are correctly auscultating a joint?   Read More


Rehabbing the Non-Pitching Overhead Athlete

David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS

August 20, 2013

Can a Thrower’s Ten program be applied to volleyball players and/or swimmers?   Read More

  


Low Back Pain: Educating Patients on their Diagnostic Needs

Charles R. Hazle Jr, PT, PhD

August 15, 2013

How do you educate patients when they ask if they need diagnostic testing for low back pain? Do you cite research?   Read More


Shoulder Manipulation: With Anesthesia or Without

David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS

July 30, 2013

I have seen patients who first had a manipulation without anesthesia performed by the MD's in-office PT. The MD then sent them to us for daily PT. What are your thoughts about this senario?   Read More


Thoracic Spine Manipulation for Adhesive Capsulitis? Yes!

David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS

July 23, 2013

Can a thoracic spine manipulation assist a patient with a diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis?   Read More


Adhesive Capsulitis: Treatment after Mobilization

David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS

July 16, 2013

When treating a patient with adhesive capsulitis after performing a particular mobilization, is it better to follow up with passive range of motion of the corresponding direction or have the patient p...   Read More


Prescribing the Right Dosage of Exercise for Pregnant Patients

Cynthia Neville, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD

July 9, 2013

What is the frequency of exercise that you prescribe for your pregnant patients with pain?   Read More

 


Aquatic Therapy: A Viable Option for Obstetric Patients with Back Pain

Cynthia Neville, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD

July 3, 2013

I do refer patients for follow-up visits for massage therapy, but some of my patients have also asked about water therapy as an additional form of exercise. What is your opinion about that?   Read More

  


Is Pubic Symphysis Pain Normal During Pregnancy?

Cynthia Neville, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD

June 18, 2013

Is pubic symphysis pain normal during pregnancy or should it be assessed and treated? At what point should a breast-feeding mom expect her pubic symphysis pain to improve?   Read More

 


Performing Special Tests During Pregnancy

Cynthia Neville, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD

June 14, 2013

Do you find it difficult to examine a pregnant woman past her fith or sixth month when she may have difficulty lying supine? How do you alter or perform some of the special tests at that stage?   Read More

 


Functional Ways to Measure Attention in Patients Post Stroke

Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, BFPCE, FAPTA

June 6, 2013

What are some ways that you measure attention in patients post-stroke?   Read More

    


Injury Prevention Strategies for Runners

David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS

May 30, 2013

What are the best preventative strategies for the runner over 40?   Read More

  


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