Evan Stark

DPT, CSCS, Endurance Enthusiast

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

King of the Mountains Century Challenge - http://t.co/wjhnr4Uhcx

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@MegCollisSPT Didn't have an iPad on hand but that's a great idea

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

@eberg22 Pt came next visit 90% improved, reporting not doing HEP but having stomach virus x2wks. The new distraction/focus dec her sxs!

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

Similar to scaphoid fxs often not being detected on initial x-rays, I’ve had 2 pts with S&S consistent w/LE stress fxs w/neg initial x-rays

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

@eberg22 We typically see pts at Kaiser once or twice a month so I'll let you know when they come in again

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

Had a CRPS pt w/right foot and knee pain practice limb laterality by circling every right knee and ankle she saw in Sports Illustrated

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

@MelissaDeweySPT rep of sx with SLR, L/S quadrant test and PA's

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

Pt w/ Klippel-Feil syndrome, spina bifida and scoliosis 20 min late for 45 min eval. Good practice to improve efficiency and keep it simple

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

Eval’d a pt w/ a referring dx of plantar fasciitis. It only took a few Q’s and tests to indicate the lower back. Evaluate with an open mind

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

@aimBrightPT Stage 2 so working a lot on improving ROM. Grade 3-4 mobs, STM of the subscap, heat, AAROM, lower trap strengthening, etc

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

Learned that adhesive capsulitis commonly presents as pain in the mid/upper arm

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

Used blocked practice to help a pt w/ dementia remember how to perform her pulley exercise properly. Will check for any retention next sesh.

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

Chronic knee pain pt had 3/5 glute strength and a Trendelenburg gait pattern. The hips really don’t lie.

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

Finding that first determining a body chart helps to organize and set up the rest of the subjective well

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Cutest 4 y/o c achondroplasia had surgery to decr scoliosis. Dr overstretched her and now she can no longer walk… Debbie Downer x10! #PT581

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Rett Syndrome pt responded to mm specific cueing of neck ext to keep head up so well it was as if she was a paid child actress #PT581

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@KevinBoise1 Found a quick read that you might want to share with your pt. http://t.co/LhHhv6OQZj. #pt581

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Pt w/ Cri-du-chat was making an odd sound… come to learn the syndrome is known as Cat’s Cry. http://t.co/w6OWXwxKhk. #PT581

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

Amazing what a child is willing to physically endure when engrossed in an IPad game or other distraction! #pt581

[Evan Stark @starkevan469]

@wakesler Most understand either some words or actions/intent and can communicate nonverbally, often times through sign language #pt581