Dylan Sykes

NAU DPT ‘22

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

Whether or not ultrasound is scientifically supported, I think the potential placebo along with relaxation that comes along with the treatment can go a long ways with the patient. In this case I would definitely advocate for ultrasound to be performed in the clinic. #PT582 #CC

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

This article shows that NMES can be effectively used in stroke patients to treat shoulder subluxation. #PT582 #AJ https://t.co/4nP75X5HZa

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@Riley_shae98 As far as ethical issues regarding Russian e-stim, there don’t seem to be any as this is largely a therapeutic modality. Inhibiting the use of this could be detrimental to those athletes attempting to recover from injury. #PT582 #RI

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

Here’s a study that showed improvements in achilles tendinitis after injection of platelet-rich-plasma. What’s interesting is it had a moderate improvement in chronic issues up to 4 years later. #PT582 #AS https://t.co/MKQ0rfAYTm

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

Here’s an article that shows heavy dosing of creatine supplementation can be harmful if the individual has current or a history of renal issues. #PT582 #KD https://t.co/UDWD8WboaD

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

As a physical therapist we must first be a model of good health. Patients will look to therapists for guidance and in this case it is important for therapists themselves to exercise regularly. Resistance + aerobic exercise can also be incorporating in the HEP #PT582 #RT

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

This article shows that acute aerobic exercise has a noticeable affect on BDNF, a key component in neuroplasticity and depression. However, the systematic review was not able to show a significant change with resistance training. #PT582 #KJ https://t.co/bVKMdzi4Fn

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@MorganDrew16 Any intervention that works to encourage functional movement would be recommended. These could be immobilizing with splinting or casting, or work on movement specific aspects with general movement training or strengthening exercises. #PT582 #MD

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

#PT582 #MD Some modalities, although temporary, can briefly alleviate pathologies long enough for longer lasting interventions to be used. In this case an item such as botox is immensely useful in providing that initial stepping stone to build off of.

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

Thank you to everyone that joined to discuss generalization vs specialization in adolescent athletes! We had a productive session, and here is the summary of the discussion. #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@EmilioA43040616 The article shows a greater increase in running performance with increased specificity over the cross training. With this, is there a line to walk where both running is increased while adding components such as weight lifting to counter the increased injury risk? #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@TateTsingine I love your point about finding the correct timing of specialization that leads to success without burnout. There’s no concrete time where we can definitely say okay drop everything and do this one activity. It’s totally different with each individual. #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@JacquelineTorpy Should all planes of ROM still be strengthened even if that leads to decreased performance in the specific sport? #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

Today we will be discussing adolescent specialization in sport and the subsequent role of PT in their rehab. Can’t wait to see what everyone thinks! #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@SterrettCarolyn I completely agree with you. With the PT only being called in to work on an injury, is there a proper way to introduced generalized strengthening while also addressing the current overuse injury? #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@Riley_shae98 Those are great examples Riley. Are there any sports where it may actually be detrimental to performance to incorporate all directions of movement? #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@MichChristian5 Is it then possible to walk the tightrope between developing an overuse injury incorporating proper muscle balance? Or should muscle balance be the prime target of the PT while they work with the individual? #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@manderslat Is there an age range where sport specific specialization would be more appropriate? Or should the individual try to maintain over activities even into adulthood? #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@AnnaReiserSPT Do you think that cross training would be more sport specific? For example common cross training for runners are cycling and swimming. They work different muscles group but share the commonality of endurance and maintaining Vo2 Max. #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@ColleenDrisSPT Do you think education and injury prevention injuries would be enough? Or should there be a total movement away from early specialization in general? #PT582 #DS

[Dylan Sykes @ds_DPT]

@rainataylorrr I completely agree! Sometimes it can be perfectly okay to specialize early, it is just imperative in those situations to work on all the compounding motions that make up the overall activity. #PT582 #DS