Savannah Baker

USC DPT '18

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

With internal focus ➡️ pt becomes self-conscious ➡️ decreases motor performance ➡️ feelings of failure decrease motor learning. My goals this week have included incorporation of #OPTIMAL theory motivation and attention factors.

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

Hooyman et al. 2014 showed autonomy support language result in higher efficacy and enhances motor performance and retention. Collaborate with your patients, don't dictate.

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

50 y.o. M w/ PFP demonstrates excessive anterior tibial translation w/ activities requiring eccentric loading of quads. Pt educated on ⬇️ PFJ compressive forces through utilization of hips.

Pt gratefully reports no pain w/ stairs or hiking downhill this week.

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

Working in a large OP ortho PT clinic, I’ve noticed that our first question is often focused on, “How is your pain?”

What we think about, we create.

Can we put a more positive spin on this question to utilize the power of the human mind?

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

32 y.o. female pt referred for postpartum b/l femoral neuropathy. Pt presents clinically with femoral nerve paralysis and hypersensitivity. ➡️6 wks following birth, with PT, she is now able to safely walk while carrying her baby.

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

New evaluation referred for "Carpal Tunnel."

Pt presents with b/l MCP, PIP, DIP joint pain, no n/t, (-) phalen's, (-) carpal compression with wrist flexion.

46 y.o. F, PMH of fibromyalgia, further increased my suspicion of RA. Pt referred to Rheumatologist.

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

As movement specialists, we can be uncomfortable with asymmetry. However this is the norm in shoulder pts, thus I always consider the degree of asymmetry along with task specific movement analysis and what tests/activities result in pain/symptom provocation to guide my tx.

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

Fibromyalgia has a 90% prevalence of sleep abnormalities (Chinn 2016).

Because pain results in:
⬆️ Sympathetic response
⬇️ Parasympathetic response

I find calming the nervous system can be more effective than chasing the pain. Always treat the patient as a whole!

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

My pt presented with:
1️⃣➕ULTT A
2️⃣➕Distraction test
3️⃣➕Spurling’s
4️⃣Ipsilateral cervical rotation <60 degrees

Wainner et. al. (2003) shows a 90% probability of cervical radiculopathy.

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

Completing my first HA eval.✅

➡️following reading “Headache” by Mathew et. al. in class = the best part of integrated semester, testing clinical applicability of research first hand.

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[Movement Alliance Foundation @Mvmt_Alliance]

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[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

Wide BOS, urinary incontinence, cognitive impairments; this terrible triad➡️ reversible w/ spinal tap. #NPH #546wk13 #546willneverbethesame

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

Performing a reliable, baseline neuroscreen is critical to monitor for changes. Early detection of neoplasms ➡️ better prognosis. #546wk12

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

New research is showing that limiting rest after concussions may reduce postconcussive symptoms! #546wk11 https://t.co/4pK14qbJHq

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

No matter how old you are and what neuroanatomy is affected, ALL stroke survivors have potential for #neuroplasticity. #getPTfirst #546wk10

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

Thanks @StirlingDPT! I'm seeing this a little late.🙈

[Savannah Baker @BananaSaker]

CP is non-progressive, however there is risk for decline in function during a growth spurt. #PTcanhelp 👩🏻‍⚕️🏋🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️#546wk8