Musculoskeletal
What are common signs of inflammation?
pain, swelling, warmth, redness
What does CVA stand for?
Cerebrovascular Accident
What is the demographic for pediatric PT?
infants/children
How many chambers make up the heart?
4
AROM
active range of motion
What is a sprain?
stretch and/or tear of a ligament
Name a common symptom of Parkinsons
resting tremor, rigidity/akinesia, festinating gait, pill rolling, affected speech
What's IEP?
individual education plan - indicates what services are needed in the school aged child
Define COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder - abnormal airflow into the lungs
Sx
symptoms
What is a goniometer?
device that measures joint motion in the form of degrees
What's the difference between paralysis & paresis?
paralysis - complete loss of motor function
paresis - weakness
What disorder can occur before, during or after birth?
cerebral palsy
What's myocardial infarction?
heart attack
MVA
motor vehicle accident
Define RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Autoimmune disease that affects joints bilaterally.
What would be in the PT plan of care for a patient that is affected by CVA/TBI/SCI?
gait training, ADL training & exercise
What's a common treatment for a pediatric patient?
developmental/functional activities, stretching, education of caregivers, assistive device fittings
Name a PT treatment for pulmonary patients
breathing exercise, postural drainage
DJD
degenerative joint disease
What's a subluxation?
dislocation
Define aphasia*
usually due to brain damage, affecting one's way to communicate
Name 1 type of spina bifida*
meningocele & myelomeningocele
Define angina*
chest pain/tightening
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Patient presents s/p R THA. Patient is utilizing FWB. They report tightness in L calf and pain with Amb. Patient referred to doctor to R/O possible DVT.
Patient presents status post right total hip arthroplasty. Patient is utilizing full weightbearing. They report tightness in left calf and pain with ambulation. Patient referred to doctor to rule out possible deep vein thrombosis.