Taryn McMorrow, SPT

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

#PT582 #CC (2/2) I would choose to direct away from using this modality excessively. Due to lack of research on the effectiveness, I would maybe consider using it as a placebo for a patient who has chronic problems and needs to try something new.

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

#PT582 #CC (1/2) I would choose other modalities over US, such as heat and ice. A patient can’t take the US home with them to help with pain but they can do ice or heat at home to help with pain, inflammation, and blood flow.

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

#PT582 #TT Iontophoresis could be good from med/lat epicondylitis, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, or RA. Specifically to reduce inflammation using a corticosteroid. https://t.co/P5lldLMeDJ

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

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[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

#PT582 #EB Hippotherapy can provide improvements in balance for children with down syndrome. The improvements may be related to severity of baseline deficits rather than just diagnosis. Children with more severe deficits may improve more due to having more room for improvement.

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

#PT582 #AS Primary risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy are obesity, muscle power/strength, gender, advancing age, and recent injury. https://t.co/oXF9oXTVfW

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

#PT582 #TM Thank you everyone for a wonderful discussion on core stabilization in amputees! Wonderful resources were provided and I learned a lot. Here are some key points from the discussion.

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@jacquedompier #PT582 #TM That's a great point! We have to be cognizant of how the patient is feeling and what motivates them best. We have to start small as you said to achieve activation and build confidence and then incorporating games would be a great way to achieve goals and have fun!

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@EmilySelby_SPT #PT582 #TM What kind of oblique exercises do you think would be best and how would you progress them?

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

#PT582 #TM Excited for a good discussion tonight, join in!

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@BiesemeyerEllie #PT582 #TM PNF is a great suggestion, that would be very helpful for activating weaker muscles! What kind of HEP exercises would you recommend if the patient mostly performed PNF exercises in the clinic?

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@BiesemeyerEllie @bonniediamond53 #PT582 #TM In your experience, how long does it take patients to progress from edge of bed exercises to something like trunk lifts?

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@jacquedompier #PT582 #TM Incorporating games sounds like a great motivator! An article mentioned the use of games such as badminton and Wii fit sport. Do you think using games that target multiple aspects at once is more beneficial than focusing on specific groups one at a time?

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@manderslat #PT582 #TM The patient's ability level is very important to consider! Do you think without a prosthetic, progression to more functional exercises, balancing, or dynamic exercises if possible?

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@SaraKni80449195 #PT582 #TM Great find Sara! Do you think patients being supervised only over the internet is a safety concern? Would in-person rehabilitation be more beneficial?

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@BartschiJake #PT582 #TM The use of a harness is a great idea! Do you think the use of bungees would be appropriate for amputee patients with prosthetics? Do you think they would provide enough support for the patient?

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@LukasBarker #PT582 #TM Without the use of a prosthetic, do you think balance exercises can be performed? What kind of balance exercises would you prescribe?

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@CanteraCaroline #PT582 #TM Fantastic description of the core and how all the different muscle groups work together! What kind of balance exercises would you prescribe?

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@NathanTurley4 #PT582 #TM Adding weights is a great idea and will definitely add a challenge! Are there any functional exercises you can think of that would be appropriate for an amputee patient with or without a prosthetic?

[Taryn McMorrow, SPT @SptTaryn]

@TateTsingine #PT582 #TM Props are a great idea! What kind of exercises or positions would require the use of props?