Questions #51. The patient case is repeated here for your…
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Questiоns #51. The pаtient cаse is repeаted here fоr yоur convenience Mary is a 55-year-old female with CC of 3-month history of left sided neck and central – left upper back/scapula pain. SH: married with twin 10 year old children; she is trained as a research lab. technician but is currently a homemaker. CLOF: Mary reports she is having a "hard time keeping with her husband and children" and increasing difficulty managing her home. Even minor activities such as reaching to upper cabinets/closets, lifting and carrying groceries or laundry result in significant pain. As a result she has been very sedentary lately and feels that she fatigues easily. PLOF: Independent in all BADLs and IADLs, worked full time PMH: hypercholestemia (210mg/dL) SH: current smoker - 1 pack per day x 35 years MEDS: takes Tylenol for current pain; started taking over the counter allergy medicine, Zyrtec, by mouth 3 weeks ago because of recent nasal congestion and cough. She is self referred to PT with goals to decrease pain, return to regular activities and exercise, and to feel good enough to be able to start part-time work. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Posture and Observation: Posterior pelvic tilt, increased thoracic kyphosis, Mod forward head, C - spine in L side bend. Height: 1.75 meters (69 in) Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs) BMI: 18.28 VSs at rest: HR 84 bpm, reg ; RR 22, upper chest breathing pattern BP 120/75 Active Range of Motion: Cervical spine: flexion 0 to 30 degrees; extension 0 to 25 degrees; rotation (R) 0 to 40 degrees, (L) 0 to 15 degrees; sidebending (R) 0 to 30 degrees, (L) 0 to 20 degrees MMT Strength Testing: Upper trapezius (B) 5/5; middle trapezius (R) 3/5, (L) 2/5; lower trapezius (B) 2/5; sternocleidomastoid (B) 2/5; trunk curl 3/5; bilat leg lowering (abdominals) 2/5; Palpation: Tender to light pressure in suboccipital region, medial upper and mid trapezius, SCM origin & insertion L > R Function: sitting tol. 20 mins, standing tol. 15 mins, can lift 5lbs from knee to waist and waist to shoulder level with mild increase in discomfort; unable to lift heavier loads due to significant increase in pain, unable to lift loads from floor level, unable to reach/lift overhead due to pain. Amb. independently indoor and outdoors w/o assistive device, up to ½ mile on level surfaces with reports of fatigue and increased discomfort/pain; Amb. elevations independently w/o AD but uses 1 rail on stairs for stability. Question #51 Write a participation level LTG for this patient including all required elements. (1)
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