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Impact of a Flexibility and Strengthening Program for a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Low Back Pain
No full textjoint osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition that many aging individuals experience. Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is an accepted surgical intervention to treat progressive conditions of the glenohumeral joint in aging individuals. The use of TSA has steadily been increasing over the years to treat degenerative joint disease in the glenohumeral joint. While TSA is an option for improving patient function when suffering from glenohumeral osteoarthritis, obesity has been found to negatively impact functional outcomes in individuals undergoing TSA. The purpose of this case report is to describe the physical therapy management and outcomes following eight weeks of traditional outpatient physical therapy therapeutic for an obese 60-year-old male after a left TSA was performed. Many individuals that attend physical therapy hope to fully recover from total shoulder arthroplasty and therapeutic interventions has shown to improve patient’s function
PT Management of a Patient with PD Using Boxing: A Case Report
No full textBackground and Purpose: Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological condition that affects the direct pathways of the basal ganglia of the brain. This condition is prevalent in people 65-80 years of age. Common complaints include balance deficits, increased risk of falls, reduced endurance, and bradykinesia. The purpose of this case report is to investigate the effects of boxing as an intervention for Parkinson’s Disease.Case description: The patient is a 73-year-old white male diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. He has been in physical therapy for the past 3 months and is taking medication as part of his interventions. The patient has no other comorbidities other than arthritis, left total knee replacement, asthma, and high blood pressure. Outcomes: The Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, and 6 Minute walk test were used to assess change in balance, fall risk, and endurance. The patient improved from a 44 to 54 on the berg balance scale, 8 seconds to 7 seconds on the timed up and go test and scored 165m for the 6-minute walk test. Discussion: Based on the findings, boxing improved the areas of concern for the patient. Improvement can be defined as improving scores or maintaining scores because Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive condition. More research should be conducted with focus on proper dosing, routine, and with more accuracy.
Presenter:Bertin Jaimes, Jr.Physical Therapy Doctoral Studen
Current Issues in Organization and Governance in Higher Education: Perspectives of Emerging Scholars
No full textUniversity Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2022
Get PDFMinutes for the Governors State University Curriculum Committee Meeting held March 10, 2022
Voter Initiative Encourages Students to Know \u27the Power of Their Vote\u27
Get PDFAs an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Governors State University since 2008, she has seen the impact of student voting. Now, she sees a need to reinforce the importance of student voting amid a lower turnout
Welcome Back Message from Provost Schneller
Get PDFIt is with great pleasure and pride that I welcome you to the 2022-23 academic year at Governors State University (GSU)
GSU President Cheryl Green to serve as honorary Grand Marshal for the 93rd Annual Bud Billiken Parade
Get PDFAs the bright colors of summer begin to fold into the muted hues of fall, nature whispers that it’s time for back to school— and the Bud Billiken Parade
Doctoral Hooding 2022: achieving the highest levels of academic achievement
Get PDFIn a moving ceremony marked by symbolism and tradition, 60 Governors State University (GSU) doctoral candidates were recently draped with velvet hoods on the stage of the Center for Performing Arts, welcoming them into the exclusive community of academia
GSU\u27s new hires
Get PDFGovernors State University welcomes new employees across the university who will ensure students receive an exceptional education
GSU employees stands with Ukraine
Get PDFGovernors State University’s (GSU) Natasza Juraszek knew she had to do something when she first saw images of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the news five weeks ago. Juraszek, who moved from her native Poland to the U.S. in 1998, now works as GSU’s COVID-19 Campus Support Administrator in the College of Health and Human Services