What is your best source of information on precautions and contraindications?
What is the treating physician
100
Name 2 symptoms of CRPS
What is pain, edema, vascular abnormalities, temperature abnormalities, blood flow abnormalities, more marked distally, spread proximally, disproportionate pain with the injury, etc.
100
Name the symptoms of stage 1 Adhesive Capsulitis
Pain that increases with movement and is present at night
200
While the shoulder is immobilized, what prevention treatments should be emphasized?
What is Prevent loss of mobility with AROM of cervical spine, elbow, wrist, and hand with emphasis on posture control and retraction of the scapula.
200
What are some good occupation based exercises to strengthen the wrist and hand once the cast is removed?
What is folding laundry, picking up small objects, writing, ADLs, etc.......
200
Name the difference in the development of Type I and Type II CRPS
Type I develops after an initiating noxious event. Type II develops after a nerve injury.
200
Describe the "Frozen Stage" of Adhesive Capsulitis
Pain only with movement, limited glenohumeral movement, and significant adhesions
300
What is the main goal in the moderate protection phase?
What is attaining, full pain free shoulder ROM
300
What should you recommend as a home program while the client is still in a cast?
What is 5-10 reps of AROM every 1-2 hours at home of un-casted areas to control for tightness and swelling
300
Name 3 goals for early intervention of CRPS
Relieve pain, control edema, increase mobility, improve muscle performance, improve circulation, desensitize, and educate the patient.
300
List 3 types of treatment interventions for Adhesive Capsulitis
Joint mobilization, pendulum exercise, PROM, AROM, stretching, and functional use.
400
What type of strengthening exercises should be done 6 weeks post-op?
What is Dynamic strengthening exercises of isolated shoulder muscles against low-loads (1-5 lb weight) or light grade elastic tubing) gradually increasing repetitions.
400
What is a common syndrome that accompanies a Colles fracture if swelling is not controlled?
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
400
Name 3 goals for Stage II and Stage III CRPS
Manage pain, increase mobility, and improve functional mobility.
400
Looking at your Case Studies, describe what you what you would do for Ann
Remember the goals are to increase ROM, decrease pain, increase participation in sleep and occupations.