Posts Tagged ‘Shoulder’
Can a Physical Therapist Give a Second Opinion by Telehealth?
Recently, I was asked by a patient in another state to provide a second opinion about the Physical Therapy she was receiving. I’ll call her Penelope. Penelope is a woman in her thirties with a 13-month history of non-traumatic left lower abdominal, back, and buttock pain. She had been receiving Physical Therapy for “sacroiliac joint…
Read MoreWhich Side of the Bed After Orthopedic Surgery? A Simple Rule to Reduce Pain Getting In & Out
Historically, the protocol for orthopedic joint replacement surgery was an overnight stay in the hospital the day of the surgery. Now, the majority of elective orthopedic surgeries are done as outpatient and discharged to home the day of surgery. Right after elective orthopedic surgery, getting in and out of bed, chairs, and toilets can be…
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