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Plan Progression when Treating Congenital Muscular Torticollis
November 6, 2013
Can you walk us through the progression of your plan of care from eval through discharge? What do you look for before moving to the next step? Read More
Pediatrics
Vestibular Diagnosis: Planning your Evaluation
October 30, 2013
Can you walk us through an evalualtion session that you would have with one of your vestibular patients? Please give details of what tests you choose and the treatment that follows? Read More
Neurology
Vestibular Testing in Patients Lacking Cervical Range
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
Geriatrics Neurology
Assistive Devices for the Patient with Huntington's disease
October 16, 2013
What are your thoughts on using assistive devices for gait training with a patient diagnosed with Huntington’s disease? Read More
Neurology
Using the Karvonen Heart Rate Formula
October 9, 2013
Under what circumstrances would you use the Karvonen Heart Rate Formula? Read More
Acute Care
What is Posterior Ankle Impingement?
October 2, 2013
Can you explain posterior ankle impingement? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Compression Bandages for Lymphedema Patients
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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
Wound Care and Lymphedema
Wheelchair Needs for the Client with Huntington's Disease
September 17, 2013
At what point would you suggest fitting a client with Huntington’s Disease for a wheelchair? Read More
Neurology
The Craniomandibular Complex: Changes through the Lifespan
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
Geriatrics Orthopedics Pediatrics
Return-to-Play Progressions for Non-Pitching Athletes
September 3, 2013
What type of return to play progression would you recommend for non-pitching athletes like tennis players? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Joint Auscultation of the Craniomandibular Complex
August 27, 2013
How do you know when you are correctly auscultating a joint? Read More
Orthopedics
Rehabbing the Non-Pitching Overhead Athlete
August 20, 2013
Can a Thrower’s Ten program be applied to volleyball players and/or swimmers? Read More
Athletic Training Orthopedics Sports
Low Back Pain: Educating Patients on their Diagnostic Needs
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
Orthopedics
Shoulder Manipulation: With Anesthesia or Without
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
Orthopedics
Thoracic Spine Manipulation for Adhesive Capsulitis? Yes!
July 23, 2013
Can a thoracic spine manipulation assist a patient with a diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis? Read More
Orthopedics
Adhesive Capsulitis: Treatment after Mobilization
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
Orthopedics
Prescribing the Right Dosage of Exercise for Pregnant Patients
July 9, 2013
What is the frequency of exercise that you prescribe for your pregnant patients with pain? Read More
Orthopedics Pelvic Health
Aquatic Therapy: A Viable Option for Obstetric Patients with Back Pain
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
Aquatics Orthopedics Pelvic Health
Is Pubic Symphysis Pain Normal During Pregnancy?
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
Orthopedics Pelvic Health
Performing Special Tests During Pregnancy
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
Orthopedics Pelvic Health