Allison Amateis

Student Physical Therapist

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 didn't get to screen a participant today, but observation is just as valuable! Last OLA :( #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 body positioning is so important when observing gait. Limited ROM can be very deceiving from certain angles! #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 learned than dementia may cause the participant to perceive obstacles that aren't there during mobility screening. #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 saw some significant occulomotor deficits due to two consecutive strokes AND cataracts. Very interesting. #UWMOLA2013

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@UWMKIN526 saw nystagmus for the first time today. It is very striking and only happened on the right side. #UWMOLA2013

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@UWMKIN526 I have a new strategy for taking RR involving keen peripheral vision and taking it in the 1st 30s instead of last #UWMOLA2013

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@UWMKIN526 Need 2 be careful not to lose sight of patient comfort and care when feeling rushed. Good practice 4 the practical. #UWMOLA2013

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@UWMKIN526 Some of our participants don't have any1 advocating for their right to good healthcare. We need 2 b those advocates! #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 some confusion today with the screening form... Joint mobility screening is NOT the same as muscle length testing! #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 can't believe this was the last OLA of the semester. Got some good lab practical review under our belts! #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 A lot of blood pressure readings at Rose today per requests. It's great that the participants are so on top of it! #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 worked on finding the cervical vertebrae today. A warm day and warm hands can put any volunteer to sleep! #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 I will never be afraid to MMT the participants ever again. They are STRONG! #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 finding the first rib is a PAIN! Literally and figuratively. #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 nonverbal communication became super important in the assisted living res. A lot of smiling and nodding went on 2day #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 Met a resident who knows my grandma and both of my parents! It's amazing what you can discover in just 5 mins! #UWMOLA2013

[Allison Amateis @AADPT526]

@UWMKIN526 does this show up? #UWMOLA2013