Scleroderma Case Study

Author/s

Catelin Infante, Jessica Frederick, Kristen Casagrand, Jarrod Smith from the Bellarmine University Physical Therapy Program's Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems Project.

Abstract

100 word limit, non-structured description

Patient Characteristics

• Demographic Information: (occupation/vocation, gender, age, etc.)                                                                                                       

Native American 

Female

Born and raised in Oklahoma 

Works in a factory 

Thirty-five years old 

Family history of rheumatoid arthritis on mother's side 

• Medical diagnosis if applicable

Scleroderma 

• Co-morbidities

Hypertension, Type II Diabetes 

• Previous care or treatment

Previous physical therapy for low back pain 

Examination

• Subjective : Patient History and Systems Review (chief complaints, other relevant medical history, prior or current services related to the current episode, use relative dates i.e. years or months or days relative to onset of injury or start of treatment, patient/family goals)
  • Self Report Outcome Measures
• Physical Performance Measures
• Objective : Physical Examination Tests and Measures

Summarization of Examination Findings

Working Diagnosis and Targeted Interventions

Intervention

• Phases of Interventions (e.g. protective phase, mobility phase, etc.)
• Dosage and Parameters
• Rationale for Progression
• Co-interventions if applicable (e.g. injection therapy, medications)

Outcomes

Findings Over time

Discussion

Summary Statement which should include related findings in the literature, potential impact on clinical practices

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