Download or read book Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation for a Patient Following a Left Total Knee Replacement written by Lauren Shanks and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A patient following a left total knee replacement to correct painful end-stage osteoarthritis was seen for physical therapy treatment for 5 sessions from 7/1/15 to 7/3/15 in an acute care hospital setting. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with the Timed Up and Go test to measure functional mobility and assess fall risk, the Oxford Knee Score to measure knee function and knee pain, and the Wells Clinical Decision Rule to assess the likelihood of the presence of a deep vein thrombosis. A plan of care was established to fit the individual's impairments determined by the initial evaluation. The main goals for the patient were to improve strength, endurance, gait quality, functional mobility, functional independence, and reduce fall risk. Main interventions used were over-ground gait training, progressive strength training, and functional task-specific training. Throughout the episode of care the patient improved strength, endurance, gait quality, functional mobility, and functional independence. All goals were met in these areas of focus, except the patient remained at high fall risk based on the Timed Up and Go test findings. The patient was discharged home with a home exercise program, a recommendation of supervision as needed, and with home health physical therapy and nursing.

Download or read book Total Knee Arthroplasty written by James Alan Rand and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1993 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference on total knee arthroplasty describes all surgical techniques and prosthetic designs for primary and revision arthroplasty, discusses every aspect of patient selection, preoperative planning, and intraoperative and postoperative care.

Download or read book Outpatient Rehabilitation for a Patient Following a Left Total Knee Arthroplasty written by John A. Dwyer and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A patient with left total knee arthroplasty was seen for physical therapy treatment for 10 sessions from 6/19/15 to 7/29/15 at an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist supervised by a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with goniometry, manual muscle testing, evidence based health status questionnaires and mobility screening to assess joint range of motion, strength, functional mobility, activity and participation limitations to design an appropriate plan of care. Primary goals for the patient were to improve strength, knee range of motion, motor control during functional activities and to improve gait speed and standing balance. The main interventions used were manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and task-specific training for functional mobility. The patient met the following goals: increased joint range of motion, increased muscular strength, and increased balance. The patient was discharged to home with a long-term progressive home exercise program.

Download or read book Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation for a Patient Following a Total Hip Arthroplasty written by Susana Yanez and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A patient with right total hip arthroplasty was seen for physical therapy treatment for seven sessions over the course of four days in the hospital. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with Numeric Pain Rating Scale, 10 Meter Walk Test, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and Boston University Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) "6-clicks" Basic Mobility Inpatient Short Form, and a plan of care was established. The main goals for the patient were to decrease pain severity, improve basic functional mobility, increase gait speed, and advance health related quality of life. The principal interventions used were resistance training, over-ground gait training, task-specific training, and functional training. The severity of the patient's pain improved significantly [75%], and, to a lesser degree, basic functional mobility and gait speed improved as well. The patient was discharged to an extended care facility for further physical therapy treatment.

Download or read book Inpatient Rehabilitation for a Patient Following a Total Hip Arthroplasty written by Benjamin Baumgardner and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A patient, after receiving a total hip arthroplasty, was seen for physical therapy treatment for 8 sessions from 8/01/15 to 8/05/15 in an acute care hospital. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with the Well's Clinical Prediction Rule to assess for the presence of deep vein thrombosis; the Numeric Pain Rating Scale was used to assess pain; the Physical Function ICU Test--Scored was used to assess strength; the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care mobility short form was used to assess functional mobility; the 10 Meter Walk Test was used to assess gait speed; the Lower Extremity Function Scale was used to assess independence with ADLs; a plan of care was established based on the results of these outcome measures. Main goals for the patient were to improve pain, range of motion, strength, functional mobility, gait speed, and functional independence. Main interventions used were over-ground gait training, restorative training, resistive exercises, bed mobility and transfer training, and functional training. The patient improved in pain levels, strength, range of motion, functional mobility, gait speed, and functional independence. The patient was discharged to home with a home exercise program and a plan to follow-up with home health physical therapy.

Download or read book Inpatient Rehabilitation for a Patient Following a Right Total Hip Arthroplasty written by Evan Hauger and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A patient with a right total hip arthroplasty was seen for physical therapy treatment for 30 sessions from 7/13/15 to 8/17/15 at a sub-acute inpatient physical therapy clinic. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, manual muscle testing, Berg Balance Scale, 10 meter walk test and measured walking distance, and a plan of care was established. The main goals for the patient were to decrease pain, improve strength, increase gait speed and walking distance, improve dynamic balance, and perform a community outing without assistance. The main interventions used were: functional, task specific strength training; gait training on level, uneven surfaces and stairs; and balance training in different environments. The patient improved pain levels, strength, balance, gait speed, ambulation distance, functional independence, and community mobility.

Download or read book Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation An Update for Internists An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America written by David Lenrow and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-02-13 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Medical Clinics, guest edited by Dr. David A. Lenrow, is devoted to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Articles in this issue include: Therapeutic Exercise; Rehabilitation of Patients Post-CVA; Traumatic Brain Injury; Amputee Care; Rehabilitation of Complex Medical Patients; Cancer Rehabilitation; Care of the Patient with Spinal Cord Injury; Back and Neck Pain; Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation; Sports Medicine; Geriatric Rehabilitation; and Determination of Post-acute Hospitalization Level of Care.

Download or read book What to Expect with a Total Knee Replacement written by Katie Gatica and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides detailed information on every step of the process of having total knee replacement surgery. It will teach you how to gain the greatest benefit from your surgery, minimize complications and setbacks, and empower you to achieve the best results possible. This book is intended for every person planning to undergo total knee replacement surgery, as it will take you through the entire journey from pre-operative preparations to full recovery and beyond, arming you with important knowledge along the way. You will find detailed descriptions of: The multiple steps you need to take to prepare yourself and your home environment prior to the surgery, including pictures of pre-operative exercises you should be doing The process of the surgery itself What you can expect will happen during your hospital stay, as well as what is expected from you Potential post-operative problems to watch for, and what you can do to prevent them How to manage your pain and other side effects of the surgery Your entire course of post-operative rehabilitation, including important goals that you will be working toward at each stage of rehab What a stay in an inpatient rehabilitation facility might look like What to expect with home-based therapy What to expect from outpatient physical therapy, from your first visit until the end of your rehabilitation, including pictures of typical post-operative exercises you will be expected to do Life after rehab is over and how to get the most out of your new knee Tips for maximizing your success and avoiding pitfalls Some of the latest research guiding current medical practices surrounding total knee replacement surgery and rehab today Regardless of your current stage in the process of having a total knee replacement - whether you are still debating whether to do it or you are already halfway through your rehab - this book can help you every step of the way. Even caregivers, friends, or family members can use the information in this book to help the person having a total knee replacement to prepare and to succeed.This book was written by a physical therapist with focused experience in orthopedic rehabilitation. She has assisted countless patients undergoing total joint replacement through their hospital stays and their course of outpatient physical therapy, using the latest scientific evidence for successful outcomes.

Download or read book White Paper on Joint Replacement written by Hans-Holger Bleß and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. White Paper on Joint Replacement This White Paper details the status of hip and knee arthroplasty care in Germany. Hip and knee replacements are amongst the most frequently performed procedures and usually become necessarily due to age-related wear of the joint, osteoarthritis and fractures of the femoral neck. In light of demographic change, demands with regard to standards of care and the procedures are likely to rise. Contents • This White Paper contains information on indications, procedures, health economic aspects and the healthcare system stakeholders involved. • It portrays current developments with regard to the prevalence of hip and knee arthroplasty, the healthcare situation and quality of care within the chain of medical care. • This book is complemented by a chapter assessing the current situation from an expert perspective with contributions from renowned experts in the fields of science, medical technology and medical practice. This book addresses people involved in shaping and representing the healthcare system from a variety of fields including medical professions, health insurances and health sciences as well as journalists and patient representatives.

Download or read book Outpatient Rehabilitation for a Patient Following Total Knee Arthroplasty written by Lyle Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A patient, 6 weeks post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) on the left, and 1 week post-TKA on the right with an additional factor of manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) on the left was seen for physical therapy treatment for 20 sessions from 7/13/15 to 8/19/15 at an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with goniometry, manual muscle tests, gait evaluation, and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and a plan of care was established. Main goals for the patient developed in collaboration with the supervising physical therapist were to improve strength, range of motion, gait mechanics during walking, and overall physical function. Main interventions used were passive stretching, active and passive range of motion, strength training, and over-ground gait training. The patient improved in range of motion, strength, and gait mechanics. The patient was discharged with a home exercise program and follow up with her physician.

Download or read book Management of a Patient Following Total Knee Arthroplasty in the Subacute Rehabilitation Setting written by Anthony Waggoner and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A patient, status post right total knee arthroplasty, was seen for physical therapy treatment 2 times each day, 6 days each week, over the course of 23 days, in a skilled nursing facility. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with goniometry, manual muscle testing, Wells criteria, the numeric pain rating scale, the Timed Up and Go test, the 6-minute walk test, California Department of Health Care Services assistance levels, Stanbridge Colleges's Graded Posture Movement Ability of Individual, and patient report. A plan of care was then established. Main goals for the patient were to improve level of independence, and return home to continue a morning walking program with her sister. Additional goals included improving lower extremity range of motion, strength, static and dynamic standing balance, functional and bed mobility, walking endurance, transfer and ambulation ability, and decreasing pain. Main interventions used were goal-oriented, functional, and impairment-based, with use of progressive overload, and included strengthening and range of motion exercises, and gait and functional training. The patient improved range of motion, strength, balance, walking endurance, functional mobility, and independence with activities of daily living. The patient was discharged home with a home exercise program, and scheduled to receive home-health physical therapy.

Download or read book A Descriptive Analysis of Acute Post operative Physical Therapy Management of Patients Following Total Knee Replacement written by Ying-Shan Shyu and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book O Sullivan Schmitz s Physical Rehabilitation written by George Fulk and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2024-03-22 with total page 3030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Select the most appropriate evaluation procedures Develop patient goals Implement your plan of care This book is every Physical Therapy Student’s Bible. “If…you purchase this book during your first semester of PT school, it will help you immensely! Don't wait until Neuro PT to purchase this book. Use this book as a guide for every PT class from Integumentary to Pediatrics to Neuroanatomy!”—Online Reviewer A must-have for all PT's, PTA's and PT/PTA students... “Basically Wikipedia for physical therapy only has a lot more specific information pertaining to client/patient care and doesn't require a computer.”—Alex N., Online Reviewer Five Stars. “This book is very comprehensive and contains almost everything you need to know for the NPTE exam.”—Laura M., Online Reviewer Rely on this comprehensive, curriculum-spanning text and reference now and throughout your career! You’ll find everything you need to know about the rehabilitation management of adult patients… from integrating basic surgical, medical, and therapeutic interventions to how to select the most appropriate evaluation procedures, develop rehabilitation goals, and implement a treatment plan.

Download or read book In patient Rehabilitation Following a Right Total Knee Arthroplasty written by Danielle Ferrie and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 55-year-old patient with a total knee arthroplasty was seen six days a week for three weeks at a skilled nursing facility. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with goniometry, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), 10 Meter Walk Test, the Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment, and the assessment of independence level in the performance of functional activities; and a plan of care was established. Problems found were decreased range of motion of the knee, increased pain, decreased strength, decreased balance, decreased gait speed, and decreased independence with functional activities. The main goals of the treatment course were to decrease pain, increase range of motion of the knee, increase balance, increase gait speed, and achieve independence with functional abilities. The main interventions used were range of motion activities, strength activities, and task-specific functional activities. The patient met her goals in pain level, balance, gait speed, and ability to climb stairs. The patient made some progress but did not meet her goals in knee range of motion, functional activities as measured by the WOMAC, and the ability to participate in community outings. She was discharged home with an exercise program and was to continue physical therapy in an outpatient setting.

Download or read book Physical Therapy Documentation written by Mia Erickson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly updated and revised, Physical Therapy Documentation: From Examination to Outcome, Third Edition provides physical therapy students, educators, and clinicians with essential information on documentation for contemporary physical therapy practice. Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most essential skills for physical therapists. In this text, authors Mia L. Erickson, Rebecca McKnight, and Ralph Utzman teach the knowledge and skills necessary for correct documentation of physical therapy services, provide guidance for readers in their ethical responsibility to quality record-keeping, and deliver the mechanics of note writing in a friendly, approachable tone. Featuring the most up-to-date information on proper documentation and using the International Classification of Functioning, Disabilities, and Health (ICF) model as a foundation for terminology, the Third Edition includes expanded examples across a variety of practice settings as well as new chapters on: Health informatics Electronic medical records Rules governing paper and electronic records Billing, coding, and outcomes measures Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. An invaluable reference in keeping with basic documentation structure, Physical Therapy Documentation: From Examination to Outcome, Third Edition is a necessity for both new and seasoned physical therapy practitioners.

Download or read book Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists written by Jaime C Paz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Review of body system basics and disease processes in each chapter provides concise information to help you better manage patients in a hospital setting.Familiarizes you with the acute care environment by explaining medical terminology, hospital protocol, and surgical workupsIncludes updated information on medications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and surgical and invasive procedures pertinent to physical therapy practiceClinical tips throughout the text show you how to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency of care. Over 350 illustrations, tables, and boxed text highlight essential concepts and procedures for quick reference. Uses terminology consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Second EditionFocuses on evidence-based practice to help you determine the best interventions including recent literature regarding rehabilitation in the critical care setting. NEW! Pertinent practice patterns from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition are included in each chapter. NEW! Additional illustrations to improve comprehension of the materialNEW! More pharmacologic implications for physical therapists, specifically concerning side effects and use of combination drugs. NEW! Additional decision-making algorithms facilitate critical thinking in the clinical setting. NEW! Updated surgical and invasive procedures include minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, bariatric procedures, and complete insight into circulatory assist devices. NEW! Expanded neurological chapter including vestibular dysfunction tests and measures, a discussion of dementia, and the latest in stroke evaluation and management. NEW! Revised appendices discuss the latest concepts in documentation standards, palliative care, and patient safety. NEW! Slimmer, larger format allows the book to lie open for easier reading. NEW! Improved design highlighting clinical tips and other key features lets you locate important information quickly in a busy clinical setting.

Download or read book Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists E Book written by Jaime C. Paz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-10-12 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Revised content throughout the text reflects the latest information on the complex and fast-paced acute care setting. NEW! Expanded chapters on outcome measures, mechanical circulatory support, and chest pain. NEW! Redesigned airway clearance chapter. NEW! Reformatted nervous system chapter to enhance clinical integration of content. NEW! Enhanced access to information on lines and tubes.