Neurological Differential Diagnosis

Benito, a patient with a right transfemoral amputation, demonstrates circumduction of the prosthetic limb during the swing phase. Which of the following prosthetic causes is MOST likely contributing to this deviation?A) Insufficient socket flexionB) Socket is excessively abducted ...  Show more

Victor is a 12-year-old male who presents with a limp and groin pain. The hip rests in external rotation, and hip flexion produces obligatory external rotation. Which of the following should the physical therapist initiate FIRST?A) Begin hip strengthening and gait trainingB) Stre ...  Show more

A 38-year-old female complains of a recent onset of increased fatigue and muscle weakness. She also reports feeling very cold most of the time and states that she has gained 15 pounds in the last 2 months without changing her diet or exercise routine. There is also noticeable atr ...  Show more

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Michael Silber, M.B. Ch.B.

It’s estimated that up to 10% of the U.S. population has restless leg syndrome, with most patients middle aged or older. Since it tends to occ ...

Send a textThis week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on MS!Introduction / Types of Multiple SclerosisCauses / PathophysiologyClinical FeaturesPhysical Exam FindingsDiagnosisTreatmentTo foll ...  Show more

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