Nathan Turley

[Nathan Turley @NathanTurley4]

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In this study they found Estim can be used to prevent or reduce shoulder subluxation early after stroke. However, it should not be used to reduce pain or improve upper arm motor function after stroke.
https://t.co/Xk0RNsnU6S

[Nathan Turley @NathanTurley4]

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Some of the major contraindications for TENS include Pregnancy, epilepsy, and if they have a pacemaker.
https://t.co/6XQrOFpBOR.

[Nathan Turley @NathanTurley4]

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In this study they found that Hippotherapy showed functional improvement in gait speed, width, bilateral symmetry, and balance in people with Down Syndrome
https://t.co/I3okl05UZv

[Nathan Turley @NathanTurley4]

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A major risk factor that will increase the risk of tendinopathies is when there is a change in load. When someone who is inactive suddenly exercises or if someone is increasing the frequency, intensity, and duration of their exercise. As PTs we can look our for these.

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In this article looking at lumbar strengthening in amputees with low back pain, they did many of the same exercises that anyone could do. Dead bugs, supermans, cobras, etc. We could progress these with ankle and wrist weights.
https://t.co/V2Ey1ifjDu

[Nathan Turley @NathanTurley4]

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In the research that I found, it appears that aquatic could be a safe alternative exercise for someone in early stages of Congestive Heart Failure. However, I appears that more research needs to be done.
https://t.co/uG0OKq3Wx5

[Nathan Turley @NathanTurley4]

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I could not find anything saying dry needling is superior to other treatments. However, I does seem to provide some similar outcomes. In the end, I think patients preference should determine its use.
https://t.co/sYYS6mftSn

[Nathan Turley @NathanTurley4]

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In this study they found that even very mild exercise has been shown to improve depression. It says most studies have seen benefit in aerobic exercise but that resistance may also be good.
https://t.co/Sj401CLRUR

[Nathan Turley @NathanTurley4]

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Virtual reality has been proven to improve balance and gait for individuals with Parkinson's disease. I think it is a great way to get this population moving!
https://t.co/Zc9QyBtX8y

[Nathan Turley @NathanTurley4]

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Visualization prior to exercise has been shown to improve performance in muscular strength activities. I think it could be beneficial for all of our patients. https://t.co/Q4kXa6Ix1C

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Thank you for the great discussion! Here is my review. #PT582 #NT

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@ds_DPT #PT582 #NT So as a PT would you want to incorporate PNF into the treatment of all of your patients w/o contraindications? Or only certain patient populations?

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Looking forward to this evenings twitter discussion! Here is my question! #NT #PT582

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@AnnaLeighSPT #PT582 #NT Great point! What are some situations where as a PT you would pick PNF over static and vice versa for your patients?

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I could see how a Pt could get discouraged if their strength is decreased so Pt education is very important!

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@HubbertKaytlin #PT582 #NT Great points! Are there situations where PNF should be done pre workout? Or should it always be done post workout?

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@RyanOli22855873 #PT582 #NT Great points! Are there any sports where it may be appropriate to do PNF stretching prior to the event?

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@EmilioA43040616 #PT582 #NT I agree that in most cases PNF to increase ROM may be appropriate but are there cases in when it may not be appropriate?

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@manderslat #PT582 #NT In this case would you progress directly from PROM to PNF or would you progress to other stretching techniques prior to PNF?

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@KristenD_SPT #pt582 #NT Great points! In these instances would you want to start out with non-PNF stretching and advance to PNF stretching once they don't have contraindications? What type of stretching would you recommend to people with these contraindications?

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In order to gain the full benefits of PNF post exercise it needs to be performed correctly and consistently. If a patient cannot perform them properly, they will not get the benefits. Are there populations where PNF may be better than static stretching post exercise?