Hey people,
Hope everyone’s last week of prac is going well.
This week Ive had 3 new patients all with impingement/frozen shoulder type disorders. The 3 of them each presented in a similar fashion; decreased AROM, pain and weakness. I have found that these presentations are hard to treat and often respond slowly to treatment. However I just wanted to say how surprised I was went I tried using slings and pulleys. They actually work!! Each patient I have used them with have increased both their PROM and AROM significantly during the treatment. Its such a simple concept and I think all to often we over think things. I really thought back in first year, learning those techniques was a waste of time but I have been pleasantly surprised!!! (Aren’t I good finishing on a positive note)
Luv Jess
PS Good luck with PCR and have fun on rural!!!
1 comment:
Hey Jess!
I agree… slings are great! They have become one of my favorite treatments for shoulders (go figure!?). I find they are especially useful when incorporating hold relax and/or facilitation of proper scapulohumeral rhythm. I think the best part though about the slings is that the patient begins to realize that the movement itself is indeed actually possible and it gives them a much needed boost of confidence that they can regain their ROM and their rehab seems to benefit greatly as a result.
Meg
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