Adriana Gonzalez

USC PT student, Mom, Notre Dame football, Seahawks, Sounders FC, Dodgers.

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Affordable independence for boys with DMD for fams that can't afford a low-cost elec. W/C? BYU design. http://t.co/jq1km5wnir via @fox13now

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Pt came in for pelvis fx... After questioning he reveals a bad humerus fx n can't lift arm. "And these scars on your head?" MVA= coma & TBI

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Cali resources for abused women: http://t.co/lXlfqPPJfr. Looked these up in prep for escalating fights bw pt & bf. Made up & took a vacay...

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Saying bye to patients and them crying is never easy... Blessed to have amazing pt's.

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

When discharging pt’s who you’ve seen through their POC… Hoping they can stay with their HEP and maintain their improvement!

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Pt playing baseball against MD & PT recs s/p meniscal repair. Pt: I can pretend to agree & tell you I’m not gna play, but I am. Document...

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

A pt getting frustrated c hurt knee says "I can't do this activity on my good knee". Me: OK give it a shot! "Oh I guess I can." U got this!

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@AnnaHoSPT His pattern of motor loss c sensory fine, in LUE compared to R, hx of BAD ski accident without c/s imaging (+) wainner cluster

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Evaluated a complicated pt, consulted c CI, OT, and finally recomended further imaging. Very complex presentation. Waiting for clarity!

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Young pt c referring dx of LE fx has weakness in digits 2 and 3 on L hand & dec grip strength… Asked MD to extend script to neck and hand.

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Do the PT’s in your clinic have post-it battles with the aides? #PassiveAggressive #ItGoesBothWays

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Init eval for ankle fx s/p car hits biker. Unilat ptosis. Any other injuries? No helmet = 3 C/S fx’s, 2 HNP’s, head feels heavy #neuroscreen

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Pt s/p ORIF of talus fx reports he is riding his bike around town c his daughters against my rec to wait until it’s healed… Please don’t!

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@ShauntiKazemi Did she have hip flexor tighness? Was piriformis pain reproduced with any flexion or side bend repetitive movemnents at L/S?

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Did my first 3 minute neuro screen on a pt c MS c mixed neuro and ortho issues… So many objective measures taken in 45 mins!

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Pt has had tx for 6 wks c no improvements in endurance, c/o fatigue and dizziness. Told her to schedule c cardiologist and has appt next wk.

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

I knew external cues were important in PT, my pt’s are getting using sit to stand c “invisible ball” and “dragging” me behind them all day.

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Is it worth it for a MD to do a TKA if *yes the pt is in pain*... he knows mobility post-op will be little 2/2 cx tx? #SoMuchSwelling #No√

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@ZuleimaSPT :-) Hope you had fun!

[Adriana Gonzalez @AdiGonzalez_SPT]

Pt 1 yr s/p TKA. Pt c skin graft on upper thigh 2/2 soft tissue cx & radiation. Pt needs a closed manip bc PT was limited in ROM tx by MD :(