For ORS 2
Please write and submit a comment under this lecture post and answer the following questions. Please limit your answers to a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 10 sentences per question only. Write the names of your members on the topmost part of your comment. Deadline is at 5 PM this afternoon.
1. How important is the role of Physical Therapy in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis
2. If you are given the time and resources to conduct a study or further research on the treatment of Rheumatologic conditions, which condition should you give attention to. (This includes all the ORS2 topics)
3. Submit a question/s for discussion tomorrow regarding the topics posted, Akylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, Reiter’s Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Questions submitted here will be our guide for tomorrow’s synchronous lecture.
Activity for Geriatrics
Kindly make a tiktok video. Note that you can make an account just for this activity alone, you don’t have to use your own account. It is up to you. Only one video per group. Please make sure that your profile and your video are set to public mode. Note that you also do not have to show your face, you can do a voice over, or use animations. Please make it brief and concise. Write 1/3, 2/3, 3/3 in the captions if it exceeds the 1 minute limit per video.
Write the last names of your members in the caption/description or comment in ALL CAPS so I can easily grade.
You can do descriptions, representations, demonstrations, facts, procedure. Please do not use screenshots from your books.
You can view sample videos by searching #ana1blk1cptspine
Lastly, use the hashtag #GeriaSPUICPT so I can easily locate the videos. Deadline is at 5 this afternoon. But let me know if you need more time so I can adjust the deadline.
I will get all quiz items from the videos of your classmates. This is for your quiz on Monday.
Here are the topics:
Gait Speed test – Pelena’s group
Timed Up and Go test – Bereber’s group
Berg Balance Test – Javier’s group
Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment – Puyo’s group
Functional Ambulation Categories – Librella’s group
Dynamic Gait Index – Alfuente’s group
Balance and Postural Control in reference to Balance and Falls – Deocampo’s group
Stress Urinary incontinence vs Urge Urinary Incontinence – Tambanillo’s group
Reponse Strategies to Postural Pertubations – Palomar’s group
Pelvic floor muscle exercise or intervention for urinary incontinence (careful with the images used because there was a group in anatomy 1 that had problems uploading images with gluteal fascia, Do not make it too graphic) – Procalla’s group
Hospice vs palliative care – Sayson’s group
Behavioural intervention for Urinary incontinence – Deocampo’s group
Flexibility and endurance exercises appropriate for geriatric patients. – Tenefrancia (May use thera ex book)
Gait changes with with aging – Zaragoza’s Group
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Enoch Xz Mari Peleña
Erric John Gabanes
Herfa Grace Jamandre
Patricia Marie Ortizo
Shannyl Laos
1. How important is the role of Physical Therapy in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
• Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that causes pain and stiffness in the spine and up to the pelvis. Physical therapy aims to improve posture and joint mobility, increase functional capacity, reduce pain, and enhance the psychosocial status of the patients. The treatment includes education, a program of personalized exercises, and an outline of physical activities that the patient can perform at home or in a center.
2. If you are given the time and resources to conduct a study or further research on the treatment of Rheumatologic conditions, which condition should you give attention to. (This includes all the ORS2 topics)
• If we would be given all time and resources that we need to conduct a study on the treatment of rheumatic conditions, we would delightedly conduct further research on the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is because, up until now, rheumatoid arthritis remains incurable and is affecting a lot of people worldwide. This condition is a progressive systemic autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the joints and organ tissues by mistake that leads to a wide range of manifestations in a person. The development of a cure for this condition would be very significant and a huge breakthrough not only in the field of medicine but also in physical therapy intervention.
3. Submit a question/s for discussion tomorrow regarding the topics posted, Akylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, Reiter’s Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Questions submitted here will be our guide for tomorrow’s synchronous lecture.
• Is heat or cold better for ankylosing spondylitis?
• What causes psoriatic arthritis to flare up?
• What is the most common cause of reactive arthritis (Reiter’s Syndrome)?
• Are bananas good for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
• How do you calm an Irritable Bowel Syndrome flare up?
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Joy Torrecampo
Jenny Ravena
Carla Sarmiento
Jan Vincent Abaquita
1.The role of the physical therapists in the treatment of of Ankylosing Spondylitis is to help improve the patient’s posture, manage pain, improve mobility, and help in training them on how to perform daily functional activities easily. The therapist may teach posture training in order to address the patient’s posture and prevent slouching. Another is to add flexibility exercises in the intervention to improve the joint mobility; strengthening exercise to strengthen the back and abdominal muscles; stretching exercises to improve chest expansion; deep-breathing exercises to help the patient’s chest wall elastic and preserve their ability to take a deep and cleansing breath as a way to prevent breathing difficulties; pain management techniques such as use of hot packs or electrical stimulation; and individual activities to improve the patient’s functional ability and energy and also to reduce fatigue. After surgery the Physical therapist will help the patient improve their gait pattern, range of motion, and strengthen the patient’s leg.
Sathe, P (2015) Physical Therapy Guide to Ankylosing Spondylitis. Retrieved from: https://www.choosept.com/symptomsconditionsdetail/physical-therapy-guide-to-ankylosing-spondylitis
2. With enough time and resources, we would like to research more on psoriatic arthritis. It is an inflammatory condition that primarily affects the skin and joints. In our current generation where people with skin conditions are criticized a lot, it is important that this condition will be known to break the social stigma. According to Carteron (2019), psoriatic arthritis is closely linked to depression. This disease can have an influence on patient’s mental health partly because of social factors and stress of having to live with such condition. In addition, this disease is also closely related to brain fog and dementia wherein patients experience trouble concentrating and remembering things. In order to manage this disease it is important to incorporate treatments for controlling inflammation and helping patients cope with their psychological challenges.
Carteron, N. (2019) Psoriatic Arthritis and Depression: The Link. Retrieved from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324688.
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Carmela Beatriz Suelan
James Alfred Jambaro
John Patrick Procalla
Ma. Edeline Mancilla
1. How important is the role of Physical Therapy in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare type of arthritis that causes pain and stiffness in the spine. This lifelong condition, also known as Bechterew disease, usually starts in the lower back. It can spread up to the neck or damage joints in other parts of the body.
There’s no cure to Ankylosing Spondylitis. But, there are ways on how to ease the pain. One of the most important ways is through, Physical Therapy. With the help of Physical Therapists, patients are able to learn how to practice good posture, learn how to stretch tight muscles, and keep their spine stable. Back exercises are also provided in order to strengthen their lower back since that is the area where AS would usually start.
Reference: Smith, M. (2020, October 13). Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis. Retrieved November 20, 2020, from https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/what-is-ankylosing-spondylitis
2. If you are given the time and resources to conduct a study or further research on the treatment of Rheumatologic conditions, which condition should you give attention to. (This includes all the ORS2 topics)
We would want to further dive in and allocate resources for the research of the condition “Ankylosing Spondylitis”. It is a condition that affects 0.1% to 0.2% in the U.S. general population (nearly 2 million people) making it almost as common as RA which makes it a significant condition to discover more about. Currently, despite it being an extensive disease, the molecular basis for this rheumatic condition still remains unresolved and has a poorly understood pathogenesis. Conducting more studies could grant our medical practitioners to provide better medical management.
3. Submit a question/s for discussion tomorrow regarding the topics posted, Akylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, Reiter’s Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Questions submitted here will be our guide for tomorrow’s synchronous lecture.
– What is the main differences between ankylosing spondylitis and Reither’s syndrome? How do their prognosis differ? Which one has worst outcomes?
– What is the difference between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Disease?
– What types of conditions can present with IBS?
– What types of food cause IBS?
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Gilo, Christel
Palomar, Danielle Martin
Trivilegio, Gabrielle Nina
1. How important is the role of Physical Therapy in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes severe pain and stiffness in the pelvis, spine, and other joints. Even though this is a rare condition, we as physical therapists still play a big role in treating patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). One of the ways that we could approach these patients is by giving an exercise plan that would not only address their condition but as well as fit their capabilities and goals in order to alleviate pain, enhance functional capacity and spinal mobility, and reduce morning stiffness. This includes exercises such as cardiovascular exercise, deep-breathing exercise, stretching exercise, and strength training. However, posture training is the best way to correct the postural deformities of the patient. Furthermore, another approach for patients with AS is pain management by applying ice packs or heat packs as well as electrical modalities like TENS. We could also educate them about proper body mechanics when performing ADLs to avoid strain and prescribe an assistive device to lower their risk for injuries. Moreover, AS patients have been known to experience depression. Thus, as healthcare professionals, we also need to keep in mind our patient’s mental health in order for us to bring them back to their wholistic and optimal function, and this could be done through cognitive behavioral therapy.
2. If you are given the time and resources to conduct a study or further research on the treatment of Rheumatologic conditions, which condition should you give attention to?
If we were given the time and the resources to conduct a study or further research on the treatment of rheumatologic conditions, the condition that we would like to give our attention to would be Felty’s Syndrome. We chose this out of all the conditions that we have discussed in this course because there are only a few studies done about this disease, unlike other rheumatologic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and SLE. An extensive list of researches have been done for the three common diseases that were aforementioned and a wide array of effective treatment approaches have been proved, but this is not the case for Felty’s Syndrome. Furthermore, although it is rare, it is one of the most serious cases there is and could be very deadly since a person with Felty’s Syndrome experiences a triad of diseases all at once namely: arthritis, neutropenia, and splenomegaly. Even worse, the symptoms are not limited to the triad but also comes with other manifestations as well, such as life-threatening infection, GI bleeding, toxicity, and other systemic presentations. The lack of clinical trials and researches done for Felty’s Syndrome places the patient who encounters this in a critical situation, therefore simply allowing the progression of their disease and not doing something effective and beneficial to delay or treat the condition. As healthcare professionals, we are challenged to continue to seek excellence in the profession and this is to pursue new knowledge and evidence for the betterment of the practice, not only in physical therapy but in the medical field as well.
3. Submit a question/s for discussion tomorrow regarding the topics posted, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, Reiter’s Syndrome, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
– Does ankylosing spondylitis cause skin problems?
– What is the difference between irritable bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome?
– Since many studies have shown that AS has no cure, what would be the best alternative treatment for patients with AS, PA, RS, or IRS?
References:
– Ankylosing Spondylitis. (2020). Retrieved 20 November 2020, from https://www.physio-pedia.com/Ankylosing_Spondylitis
– Felty Syndrome: Symptoms to Know and Treatments That Help. (2018, November 15). Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/felty-syndrome
– Physical Therapy For Ankylosing Spondylitis: Benefits and More. (2020). Retrieved 20 November 2020, from https://www.healthline.com/health/ankylosing-spondylitis/as-and-physical-therapy-benefits#exercises
– Physical Therapy Guide to Ankylosing Spondylitis. (2015). Retrieved 20 November 2020, from https://www.choosept.com/symptomsconditionsdetail/physical-therapy-guide-to-ankylosing-spondylitis
– Richard M Keating, M. (2020, June 10). Felty Syndrome Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Pharmacologic Therapy, Splenectomy. Retrieved from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/329734-treatment#d9
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