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== Intervention  ==
== Intervention  ==


Multidisciplinary approach
Multidisciplinary approach  


*Neurologist  
*Neurologist  
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Other  
Other  


*General stretching to postural muscles (i.e. Upper Trap) <ref name="Whitney" />  
*General stretching to postural muscles (i.e. Upper Trap) <ref name="Whitney" />
*Heat <ref name="Vernon">Vernon H, McDermaid C S, Hagino C. Systematic review of randomized clinical trials of complementary/alternative therapies in the treatment of tension-type and cervicogenic headache. PubMed [10581824]. 2002 Feb [cited 2015 Mar]. Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12000003174#.VQyOvEtgNuY.</ref>  
*Heat <ref name="Vernon">Vernon H, McDermaid C S, Hagino C. Systematic review of randomized clinical trials of complementary/alternative therapies in the treatment of tension-type and cervicogenic headache. PubMed [10581824]. 2002 Feb [cited 2015 Mar]. Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12000003174#.VQyOvEtgNuY.</ref>  
*US <ref name="Vernon" />  
*US <ref name="Vernon" />
*TENS <ref name="Vernon" />  
*TENS <ref name="Vernon" />
*Soft tissue/trigger point massage <ref name="Biondi2" />,<ref name="Vernon" />  
*Soft tissue/trigger point massage <ref name="Biondi2" />,<ref name="Vernon" />  
*Balance and gait training with use of varying sensory inputs <ref name="Whitney" />  
*Balance and gait training with use of varying sensory inputs <ref name="Whitney" />
*Posture education <ref name="Biondi2" />,<ref name="Whitney" />  
*Posture education <ref name="Biondi2" />,<ref name="Whitney" />  
*Education on ergonomics at home and in the workpalce <ref name="Biondi2" />
*Education on ergonomics at home and in the workpalce <ref name="Biondi2" />
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*Relaxation therapy <ref name="Biondi2" />,<ref name="Whitney" />,<ref name="Chaibi" />  
*Relaxation therapy <ref name="Biondi2" />,<ref name="Whitney" />,<ref name="Chaibi" />  
*Biofeedback <ref name="Biondi2" />  
*Biofeedback <ref name="Biondi2" />
*Cognitive-behavioral therapy (stress-management) <ref name="Vernon" />  
*Cognitive-behavioral therapy (stress-management) <ref name="Vernon" />
*Acupuncture <ref name="Vernon" />  
*Acupuncture <ref name="Vernon" />
*Medications <ref name="Biondi2" />,<ref name="Chaibi" />
*Medications <ref name="Biondi2" />,<ref name="Chaibi">Chaibi A, Tuchin PJ, Russell MB. Manual Therapies for Migraine: A Systematic Review. J Headache Pain. 2011 Apr;12(2):127-33.</ref>


== Outcomes  ==
== Outcomes  ==

Revision as of 17:55, 25 March 2015

Title[edit | edit source]

Author/s[edit | edit source]

Emily Meyer, Colleen Niehoff, Mary Wray, Alex Norris, Lauren Snider

Abstract[edit | edit source]

100 word limit, non-structured description

Patient Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Tell us about your patient:

  • 49 year old male
  • Working as a constuction manager for the past 20 years
  • Has had intermittent low back pain for as long as he can remember
  • Other co-morbiditis include hypertension and diabetes type II, both of which are controlled with medication
  • Patient has received previous outpatient care for his low back pain and describes that he had a decrease in pain for a period of time before the pain returned in his low back. 

Examination[edit | edit source]

SUBJECTIVE

  • Patient History:
  • Medical History:
  • Prior or current services related to current episode
  • Patient/family goals:


OBJECTIVE

  • Physical Examination Tests and Measures


OUTCOME MEASURES 

  • Self Reported Outcomes: Pain Rating Scale, Headache Disability Scale
  • Physical Performance Measures:

The examination should also include ICF Findings:

  • Body Functions and Structures
  • Impairments
  • Activity Limitations
  • Participation Restrictions
  • Environmental Factors

Clinical Hypothesis[edit | edit source]

What was your clinical impression of the patients problem.

Intervention[edit | edit source]

Multidisciplinary approach

  • Neurologist
  • ENT
  • PT: May need to rule out more serious complications before initiating PT

Postural exercises [1],[2]

  • Y's and T's
  • Deep neck flexors

Manual Therapy

  • Mobilizations to cervical spine [3]

Other

  • General stretching to postural muscles (i.e. Upper Trap) [2]
  • Heat [4]
  • US [4]
  • TENS [4]
  • Soft tissue/trigger point massage [1],[4]
  • Balance and gait training with use of varying sensory inputs [2]
  • Posture education [1],[2]
  • Education on ergonomics at home and in the workpalce [1]

Out of our scope

  • Relaxation therapy [1],[2],[3]
  • Biofeedback [1]
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (stress-management) [4]
  • Acupuncture [4]
  • Medications [1],[3]

Outcomes[edit | edit source]

What was the outcome of the intervention.

Discussion[edit | edit source]

This summary statement should include related findings in the literature, potential impact on clinical practices etc.

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Biondi D. Physical Treatments for Headache: A Structured Review. Headache.2005 Jun;45(6):738-46.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Whitney S, Wrisley D, Brown K, Furman J. Physical Therapy for Migraine-Related Vestibulopathy and Vestibular Dysfunction with History of Migraine. Laryngoscope. 2000 Sept; 110(9): 1528-34.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Chaibi A, Tuchin PJ, Russell MB. Manual Therapies for Migraine: A Systematic Review. J Headache Pain. 2011 Apr;12(2):127-33.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Vernon H, McDermaid C S, Hagino C. Systematic review of randomized clinical trials of complementary/alternative therapies in the treatment of tension-type and cervicogenic headache. PubMed [10581824]. 2002 Feb [cited 2015 Mar]. Available from: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12000003174#.VQyOvEtgNuY.