Venous Insufficiency: Rehabilitation Management of Venous Stasis and Postphlebitic Syndrome

[…] worsening and alleviating factors Pain in the upper or lower extremities, pelvis, flank, back Skin changes in the extremities: discoloration/hyperpigmentation/redness/cold/pallor/numbness/h air loss/ulcers22 Edema in the calves or feet Symptoms of intermittent claudication Redness or tenderness Prior treatments/compression therapy23 Pregnancies Age […]

Lower Limb Prosthetics

[…] and unlimited household ambulator. K2 Has the ability or potential for ambulation with low-level environmental barriers such as curbs, st airs, and uneven surfaces. Typical of the limited community ambulator. K3 Has the ability or potential for ambulation with variable […]

Immune Mediated Neuropathies

Disease/Disorder Definition Immune-mediated neuropathies are a diverse group of disorders caused by immune-mediated response against antigens in the peripheral nerves. These can range from a fulminant, life-threatening crisis to an asymptomatic, minimally progressive process. Some are part of a larger

Pediatric Syringomyelia

[…] in skin protection and bowel/bladder care are essential. If primary caretakers are unable to provide adequate support, referral to social services is required. External resources include the following: Chiari and Syringomyelia Foundation (http://csfinfo.org/) American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project (http://asap.org/) Teenage […]

Biomechanic of Gait and Treatment of Abnormal Gait Patterns

Overview and Description Normal Gait Normal gait is a series of rhythmical, alternating movements of the trunk and limbs which results in the forward progression of the center of gravity. It is generally established by 4-8 years of age.1 Toddler’s

Stingers and Burners

[…] examination should first focus on ruling out other, more severe injuries. Given the high energy impact involved, immediate assessment of airway, breathing, circulation, cervical spine injuries, or other acute shoulder fractures/dislocations is paramount. If bilateral upper extremity or concurrent lower […]

Medical Reconciliation/Hand-offs Care

[…] of care in which new medications are ordered or existing orders are rewritten. Transitions in care include changes in setting, service, practitioner, or level of care. This process comprises five steps: (1) develop a list of current medications; (2) develop […]

HIV in Children and Adolescents

[…] developing chronic lung disease. A 2018 systematic review of lung function in CWHIV showed HIV-infected participants had increased irreversible lower airway expiratory obstruction and reduced functional aerobic impairment on exercise, compared to HIV-uninfected participants. Furthermore, pulmonary function tests in children […]

Plain Radiography

[…] is, the brighter and whiter it will appear on plain radiography.2 The following are listed in order of increasing radio-opacity: Air (trachea, lungs, intestine, paranasal sinuses). Soft tissues (heart, kidney, muscles). Water. Calcium rich tissue (skeleton). Enamel of the teeth. […]

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

[…] than 30 mins and at least 7 hours before bedtime or short wavelength (blue) light therapy. For obstructive sleep apnea, positive airway pressure therapy is considered the mainstay of treatment. Sleep specialists can help with assessing and treating these and other […]