The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Oct 2005
Case ReportsCancer as a cause of low back pain in a patient seen in a direct access physical therapy setting.
Resident's case problem. ⋯ It is important that physical therapists have an understanding of the clinical findings associated with the presence of serious underlying diseases causing LBP, as this information provides guidance as to when communication with the patient's physician is warranted.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Oct 2005
Case ReportsCervical radiculopathy or Parsonage-Turner syndrome: differential diagnosis of a patient with neck and upper extremity symptoms.
Resident's case problem. ⋯ CR and PTS are characterized by pain in the cervical spine, shoulder, and upper extremity. CR generally has an insidious onset, while PTS has a rapid onset of intense pain. Symptoms of CR are exacerbated with neck movements, while symptoms related to PTS should not be exacerbated with neck movements. In patients that do not respond to conventional therapy and have a progression of upper extremity muscle weakness, regardless of decreased pain, the diagnosis of PTS should be considered.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Oct 2005
Case ReportsClinical diagnosis of vertebrobasilar insufficiency: resident's case problem.
Resident's case problem. ⋯ VBI may be present in patients with subjective reports of vertigo and visual disturbances that are reproduced with VBI physical examination procedures.