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Issue 14 |
June 2009 |
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Thank you for reviewing our monthly newsletter for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students and other healthcare professionals. Our newsletter features various articles by healthcare professionals which will help our members stay informed on the latest developments in the physical therapy realm.
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| A Review of Ankle Joint Mobilization Techniques by Chai Rasavong, MPT, MBA |
 An ankle injury is quite commonly treated by a physical therapist. As a result of an injury, inflammation and tissue damage may occur at the ankle which may restrict range of motion and result in deficits to strength, stability, proprioception/somatosensory, flexibility, gait and function. Should immobilization of the ankle be required, further range of motion limitations and deficits may occur. ..>>read more |
| Review of the Outcomes of Surgical Intervention vs. Conservative Intervention in the Treatment of Anterior Knee Pain (AKA: Patellofemoral Pain) by Krista Formanek, DPT |
 In the articles reviewed regarding conservative versus surgical management of patellofemoral pain, all of the articles suggested conservative management should be the first attempt. This statement is based on the fact that the cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome is uncertain and can be caused by an array of possible dusfunctions. Calpur et al (2002) reported that surgical intervention should be performed ..>>read more |
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