Sara Rasmussen, SPT

USC physical therapy student and proud dog mom 🌈

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

What do wide base 🧲gait, urinary incontinence, & impaired cognition have in common? They are all signs of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). A quick 🔎 at the time course of this condition can help distinguish it from Alzheimer's Disease and other age-related disorders.

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

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[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

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#neuropathwk10 @manjiridahdul @juliehershberg

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

Most concussions are mild & short-lived (resolve in ~7-14 days) but ~ 15% of patients who sustain a concussion can experience long term consequences with symptoms that include persistent HA, dizziness, fatigue, & insomnia. These symptoms may last several months to a year.

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

Most concussions are mild & short-lived (resolve in ~7-14 days) but ~ 15% of patients who sustain a concussion can experience long term consequences with symptoms that include persistent HA, dizziness, fatigue, & insomnia. These symptoms may last several months to a year.

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

When it comes to migraines and headaches, it okay to be SNOOP(4)-y 🔎Changes in migraine and headache pattern and presentation can indicate an underlying secondary condition that may be life-threatening, such as a hemorrhagic stroke or tumor. #neuropathwk9 @juliehershberg

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

Prevention is key when it comes to ⬇️ your risk of experiencing an ischemic stroke. Thankfully many of the risk factors that ⬆️ your risk are largely modifiable. They include:
- Smoking 🚬
- High cholesterol
- HTN🩺
- Diabetes
- Heart disease♥️
#neuropathwk8 @juliehershberg

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

When determining your differential dx for a patient with suspected MS make sure to look for UMN signs, waxing and waning of symptoms, and don't forget to🌮'bout imaging since MS lesions can appear throughout the CNS! #neuropathwk6@juliehershberg

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a clinical dx, so it's essential to ID any"red flag"symptoms atypical to PD's normal presentation & timeline. Ex: cerebellar signs, early falls, & UMN signs could indicate other PD+ syndromes such as CBD and PSP. #neuropathwk5 @juliehershberg @Carly1L

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

In individuals with vestibular dysfunction, it is important to distinguish between peripheral vs central symptoms. Example: peripheral causes of vestibular dysfunction almost aways present unilaterally, while central ones tend to present bilaterally.#neuropathwk4@juliehershberg

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

The ASIA scale is an assessment often used to determine the neurological level of injury on individuals with spinal cord injury which is important because it can often differ from the actual physiological level of injury in the spine.#nueropathwk3 @juliehershberg @manjiridahdul

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

A systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of many UMN and LMN disorders is important to stay focused and not get sidetracked with potentially misleading "red herrings" that many individuals with neurological disorders often present with. @juliehershberg #neuropathwk2

[Sara Rasmussen, SPT @SaraRas93]

As physical therapists it is essential we know the signs and symptoms that differentiate CNS vs PNS and UMN vs LMN signs since many neurological disorders have similar clinical presentations. A thorough neuro screen can make all the difference! @JulieHershberg #NeuropathWk1