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[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@LaurenGreeson @TimFahrnerSPT @DPTPathophy2018 Very interesting article!!! This would definitely help decrease risk of pneumonia in these patients by preventing stasis of secretions in lungs.

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@carmen_reichle @TimFahrnerSPT @DPTPathophy2018 Great article!! These techniques may help decrease fatigue. By strengthening their muscles and teaching diaphragmatic breathing will help increase their O2 saturation. This may also help them feel more confident to engage in activities.

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@MaiaUnderhill @TimFahrnerSPT @DPTPathophy2018 Great article!! Incorporating these techniques may help patients feel better about engaging in activities and possibly help decrease depression. Also patients with low O2 may become dizzy, increasing fall risk. Increasing O2 may help reduce dizziness and decrease fall risks.

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@TimFahrnerSPT @DPTPathophy2018 https://t.co/4EoyZwkBMk #pathnews #group7

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@TimFahrnerSPT @DPTPathophy2018 Children with Cystic Fibrosis have a decreased VO2 peak,Peak oxygen uptake. An important mortality predictor in CF. As PT we can incorporate inspiratory muscle training in combination with an exercise program which has shown to increase VO2 peak in children with CF

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@amrsalehSPT @DPTPathophy2018 https://t.co/0BtziGEnWD

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@amrsalehSPT @DPTPathophy2018 FES helps patient with SCI by increasing PGC-1α which results in muscle hypertrophy, oxidative, and slow-twitch protein expression. Converting fibers to slow twitch can help patients respond more rigorously to insulin and metabolize glucose, preventing diabetes. #pathnews #group6

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@DavisTuckerSPT @DPTPathophy2018 @NbaileySPT @kerseySPT @carmen_reichle https://t.co/atXLTA7TAF
#pathnews18 #group5

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@DavisTuckerSPT @DPTPathophy2018 @NbaileySPT @kerseySPT @carmen_reichle Knee OA pain is associated with hyperexcitability of central nociceptive pathways and faulty pain inhibition. As PT we may be able to reduce pain through manual joint mobilization which has been shown to down modulate spinal excitability in patients with knee OA.

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@KPelfrey_SPT @DPTPathophy2018 https://t.co/FnMy3Qj0Fc

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@KPelfrey_SPT @DPTPathophy2018 As ALS progresses, patients eventually lose ability to communicate due to Lower motor neuron damage. As PT's we can recommend an eye tracking communication device allowing patient to communicate through eye movement and has been found to improve quality of life. #pathnews #group4

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@TaylanJadeSPT It is a very interesting device that is surgically implanted. It infuses baclofen directly in spinal canal and around spinal cord inhibiting spasticity by blocking neurotransmitters in spinal dorsal horn.

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@TaylanJadeSPT Damage to upper motor neurons and decrease input to reticulospinal and corticospinal tract are main causes of spasticity in individuals with cerebral palsy. As PT's we can inform patients of new treatments such as Intrathecal baclofen. #pathnews18 #group3

https://t.co/ld2diHGjs9

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@TaylanJadeSPT #pathnews18 #Group3

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@TaylanJadeSPT Another great article I found very interesting but could not find a great pathophysiology link was KT taping to children to improve hand grip and active ROM.
https://t.co/J8tpbZVZRA

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@HunterGrubbs5 @DPTPathophy2018 As Physical Therapist we could allow the patient to chose the type of music for their session. According to Tsai et al., music intervention may increase release of endorphins and reduce pain by diverting patients attention. This may help increase quality of life for patient.

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@HunterGrubbs5 @DPTPathophy2018 Majority of the time depression is associated with cancer. This article found the music intervention helped decreased depression and other factors in cancer patients. #pathnews #group2

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@HunterGrubbs5 @DPTPathophy2018 https://t.co/hies4AJHzY

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@EmillerWSSU @DPTPathophy2018 #group1 #pathnews

[LaurenSouthernSPT @lsouthernspt]

@EmillerWSSU @DPTPathophy2018 https://t.co/Jr8M8d05M9