Distinguishing features of Cervicogenic dizziness

March 13, 2015 by Sian Smale

This is a sequel post on the topic of sensorimotor control and cervicogenic dizziness. This blog looks more specifically at the distinguishing features, the subjective examination of dizziness and the physical assessment of sensorimotor control.

March 13, 2015 /Sian Smale

Physiotherapy, Cervicogenic dizziness, Clinical features, Patient interview, Subjective assessment, Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Vertigo, Physical examination, Oculomotor assessment, Gaze stability, Head-thrust test, Vestibulo-ocular reflex VOR, Cervico-ocular reflex COR, Smooth pursuit, Head-eye coordination, Optokinetic assessment, Balance assessment, Outcome measures

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Lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy - a case study

February 27, 2015 by Sian Smale

How would you treat a patient presenting with severe low back pain radiating into their leg? What treatments do you fall back on day 1? Lets take a look at my clinical reasoning of a young female with lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy.

February 27, 2015 /Sian Smale

Physiotherapy Blog, Physiotherapy, Patient interview, Case Study, Lumbar spine, Disc herniation, Radiculopathy, Mechanism of Injury, Body Chart, Subjective assessment, Physical examination, Hypothesis, Clinical reasoning, List, Problem list, Range of movement, Neurological examination, Neurodynamic examination, Palpation, Mechanical loading strategies, Tape, Directional preference

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Adhesive Capsulitis - Pathology & Assessment

December 11, 2013 by Alicia Rayner

Adhesive capsulitis is a shoulder condition resulting in loss of active and passive ROM. It's a combination of synovial inflammation and capsular fibrosis. This blog outlines the clinical assessment of adhesive capsulitis and differential diagnosis.

December 11, 2013 /Alicia Rayner

Adhesive Capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder, Pathology, Patient interview, Physical examination, Shoulder, Pain, Risk factors

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