Amr Saleh

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@TimFahrnerSPT @DPTPathophy2018 With respiratory disorders, mucus can can block the airways and make breathing difficult. PT's can help by using postural drainage. By putting patients in certain positions, it can promote the draining of fluid out of the lung to make breathing easier.
https://t.co/oF3hiLOGSc

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@carmen_reichle @DPTPathophy2018 my apologies. However, both ultrasound and E-stim can be used to heal pressure ulcers, but we can reduce the risk of ulcers with proper prevention.

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

How can PT's limit complications associated with spinal cord injury discussed in the article below? What are the mechanisms behind these interventions? @DPTPathophy2018 #group6 #pathnews18

https://t.co/d0WGie5s4t

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

This study shows the positive outcomes of classes covering nutrition, exercise, and behavior modification, as well as a nutrition plan that can limit caloric intake to appropriate levels. Decreases in BP, cholesterol and body fat % were measured https://t.co/IlOaJ7Jd4d

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

I think something to not over look is the increased risk of obesity with paralysis. Decreased movement results in decrease caloric expenditure. Obesity is associated with a number of other chronic diseases!

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@EmillerWSSU @DPTPathophy2018 That would be a great tool for PT's to use as it is not a super pricey item and can provide positive results!

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@AshRandolph1 @DPTPathophy2018 I agree, autonomic dysreflexia life threatening and it's important for us to be able to identify it. Educating patients to identify these symptoms is important as well because many professionals in the health field might be unaware of this condition

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@carmen_reichle @DPTPathophy2018 E-Stim is a great option for healing pressure ulcers! It's important for us to prevent ulcers from developing by also communicating with family and other members of the healthcare team to make sure high risk patients are being moved in the proper time frame

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@DavisTuckerSPT @DPTPathophy2018 "Improvements were reported in objective measures of ROM in knee flexion, function (time to walk 50 feet) and quadriceps strength." The study below showed improvement with the treatment of ice
https://t.co/TwUQOfC5OL

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@DavisTuckerSPT @DPTPathophy2018 Applying heat/cold to the affected joint can help decrease the symptoms of OA. Heat is great for increasing blood flow and increasing tissue extensibility prior to activity, and ice can be used to decrease inflammation & edema after activities that may invoke an adverse reaction

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@KPelfrey_SPT @DPTPathophy2018 ALS is a progressive disease and many patients can lose their ability to ambulate. Using AD's is important in preventing immobility, which can exacerbate the muscle wasting and respiratory problems, as well as possible additional side effects such as pressure ulcers.

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@TaylanJadeSPT This can be through a standing frame if they are completely immobile, or using assistive devices to help ambulate

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@TaylanJadeSPT Many patients that suffer from Cerebral Palsy have difficulty ambulating. Because of this, they can be at risk of Osteoporosis if they do not get sufficient time loading the bones. A PT can help implement an exercise program that can decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@HunterGrubbs5 @DPTPathophy2018 Exactly! Also using different passive therapies involved can help modulate the inflammatory factors involved with pain. Both of these mechanisms can naturally decrease the pain associated with cancer without adding any additional side effects

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@HunterGrubbs5 @DPTPathophy2018 .. tested exercise in pain management with breast cancer patient and found great results!

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@HunterGrubbs5 @DPTPathophy2018 https://t.co/9qFr4lXaNI
Pain can be managed by a physical therapist in a myriad of ways! passive treatment such as ice, heat, TENS, as well as a more active treatment such as exercise. As we know, exercise releases our body's natural opiods, such as enkephalin. This study...

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@EmillerWSSU @DPTPathophy2018 Also as mentioned before diabetes is an important risk factor. As we all know, diet plays a huge rule in the development of diabetes as well

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@EmillerWSSU @DPTPathophy2018 "Epidemiological evidence suggests a possible association between fish consumption, monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA; in particular, n-3 PUFA) and a reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia." https://t.co/wP61VILSwi

[Amr Saleh @amrsalehSPT]

@DPTPathophy2018 This study suggests that intense exercise provides an increased stimulus that can normalize the cortico-motor excitability, which has the shown it can improve gait in those with PD's
https://t.co/xFNnvs0Oz4