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The purpose of this fictional case study is to explore the physiotherapy assessment and treatment progression of a 35 year old woman diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), class IIa. The patient discussed in this case study presents with fatigable weakness affecting mainly her upper limbs as well as diplopia. Due to an increased workload, the patient developed right shoulder pain, leading her to seek physiotherapy care. The physiotherapist developed an individualized treatment plan based on the patient’s short and long term goals which involved education, self management strategies, resistance and aerobic exercises, and manual therapy. Outcome measures (QuickDASH and MG QoL 15) were completed upon initial assessment and discharge to assess her progression throughout the 6 week treatment period. By the end of the treatment period, the patient had met all her treatment goals and continued to work on self-management of her MG. | |||
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The purpose of this fictional case study is to explore the physiotherapy assessment and treatment progression of a 35 year old woman diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), class IIa. The patient discussed in this case study presents with fatigable weakness affecting mainly her upper limbs as well as diplopia. Due to an increased workload, the patient developed right shoulder pain, leading her to seek physiotherapy care. The physiotherapist developed an individualized treatment plan based on the patient’s short and long term goals which involved education, self management strategies, resistance and aerobic exercises, and manual therapy. Outcome measures (QuickDASH and MG QoL 15) were completed upon initial assessment and discharge to assess her progression throughout the 6 week treatment period. By the end of the treatment period, the patient had met all her treatment goals and continued to work on self-management of her MG.
