homecare

Question 1

ASS

Answer 1

“ADLs around pillowing in supine or side-lying

Diaphragmatic breathing/breathing reeducation (away from apical)”

Question 2

ccs

Answer 2

“ADLs around bags/backpacks

Shoulder shrugs strengthening

Diaphragmatic breathing

Lats stretch (often depresses shoulder)”

Question 3

pms

Answer 3

“ADLs around overhead activities or sleep position

Pec stretches if short (may cause momentary compression)

Hydro to relax chest muscle”

Question 4

cts

Answer 4

“ADLs around typing or decreasing compression on the wrist

Contrast arm baths

Prox heat, distal cool with elevation

Stretch wrist flexors

Strengthen wrist extensors

With stretch and strengthen, be careful of end-range or overpressure at wrist”

Question 5

PT

Answer 5

“Strengthen any weak forearm muscles

Contrast arm baths or other hydro for pain management

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Question 6

rnd

Answer 6

“Sensory stimulation in affected area using different textures

AROM or AAROM of returning function (eg wrist ext)

Modified contrast for tissue health
- as long as there are no autonomic symptoms”

Question 7

und

Answer 7

“Sensory stimulation in affected area using different textures

AROM or AAROM of returning function (eg wrist ext)

Modified contrast for tissue health
- as long as there are no autonomic symptoms”

Question 8

ps

Answer 8

“If sleeping on side, pillow between the legs to avoid adducted position which will stretch over the nerve

Strengthen glute max (piriformis often overloaded by weak glutes)

ADL modifications around time spent sitting”

Question 9

LFCN

Answer 9

“ADLs around external compression sources (clothes, belts, equipment)

Encourage posterior tilt of pelvis to slacken inguinal ligament

Lift skin and flex hip standing
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Question 10

CFN

Answer 10

“Sensory stimulation in affected area using different textures

AROM or AAROM of returning function (eg DF, eversion…it’s important it does not involve plantar flexion as the posterior muscles will take over and the peroneals will do nothing)

Seated dorsiflexion stretch using towel or something

Modified contrast for tissue health
- as long as there are no autonomic symptoms”

Question 11

PC

Answer 11

“ADL modifications to training surfaces (softer) or cross training (less weight bearing) for a short period of time

Stretch triceps surae

Contrast foot baths

RICE post-exercise

Thermotherapy on rest days”