Determining the Potential for a Pulmonary Embolism
While Physical Therapy has become many people's first line of defense for injuries, it is necessary for PT's to screen for complications/co-morbidities like Pulmonary Embolisms.
Adrienne Zeiler
Adrienne is a physical therapist for Keystone Rehabilitation Systems in Pittsburgh, PA. She received both her Bachelors in Biology and Health Sciences from Duquesne University. She then went on to achieve her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Duquesne University. Professionally, she treats primarily on principals of biomechanics and regional interdependence/movement impairments. She was a ballet dancer for 14 years during which time she performed with several professional companies. During her free time she frequently consults for the Pittsburgh Rugby Football Club and is training for her first marathon this coming spring.
Key Strengthening for the Throwing Athelete
People always ask me which exercises to do for throwing atheletes. Here is a list, as determined by the ASMA, with emphasis placed on strengthening the int/ext rotators, low/mid-trap, and serratus ant.
G.I.R.D in Pitchers
Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (G.I.R.D.) is an easily resolveable condition that frequently occurs in pitchers.
Differentiation of SLAP Lesions
Pitchers are frequently seen in orthopedic clinics for injuries to their throwing shoulder, these pitchers complain of a "dead arm" or a severe decrease in the velocity at which they can pitch.
Iontophoresis and Genital Herpes
As orthopedic physical therapists it is easy to get caught up in the neuromuscular/skeletal systems. Most of us probably don't consider a patient's sexual health when treating the shoulder. Are we too narrow-minded?