For this scientific experiment, the hypothesis was “Does the suspended tray technique decrease pain caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?” According to the results, the hypothesis was accepted. Although most of the test results referred back to the suspended tray, there were a few that led to the regular tray technique. Of the thirty people who were tested, nineteen subjects agreed to the suspended tray as being the most comforting. Six of those thirty test subjects disagreed and believed that the regular tray technique felt more soothing. The data turned out to be this way because when people with Carpal Tunnel Syndrom put the strain on their wrist by using the regular tray technique toppled with weight, it felt uncomfortable. Although, when the
Patient is a 57-year-old male fuel tank driver who sustained cumulative trauma on 2/7/2004 due to repetitive movement caused by delivering fuel. As per QME dated 1/25/14, the patient has numbness in the fingers and the patient is diagnoses that he has carpal tunnel syndrome. The left wrist had undergone carpal tunnel surgery; however, he gets numbness from the wrist up into his forearm and numbness in the fingertips. It was also noted that on 12/5/13, the patient complains of shoulder pain bilaterally at 7/10. It is constant and goes into noth arms, along with weakness with numbness in the hands, decreased ability to perform activities of daily living, and impared grip. The pain in the bilateral shoulders is constant and aching with intermittent
Analysis of the research study referenced in the policy, the quantitative pilot study, revealed the utilization of a one group, prospective, repeated measures design method to collect data (Wong, 2011). Two research assistants performed all data collection. Instruments used in data collection included a 10 question Mental Status Questionnaire, Braden Scale assessment and readings from oxygen and temperature sensors placed on bony prominences (Wong, 2011). While wearing the temperature and oxygen sensors on the trochanters, heels and the sacrum, the participants were placed in a lateral position for 30 minutes, and then turned to the loading position, which is supine for two hours with the head of the bed elevated at 30 degrees. Finally, placed in the unloading position, laterally again for two hours. In total, this data collection, readings from the sensors worn by participants, took place over five hours. All data collected was submitted to the Predictive Analytics Software (PASW) Statistics Base where the information was managed and analyzed, reporting percentages and frequencies occurring within the
Some people seem to think literature can only really be literature if it has great length to it. This definition of literature does not take into account the fact that there are stories out there that, despite being diminutive in size, leave a lasting impression in the minds of people who read these stories. One such story is called Carpathia by Jesse Lee Kercheval. Being only three paragraphs long, some people may write the story off as not qualified to be called literature. However, this story should be considered a serious work of fiction because the author’s use of plot, setting, point of view, symbolism, and theme creates a haunting story that lingers in the minds of readers.
First, goniometry will be used to measure the range of motion (ROM) of the client’s left hand to compare it to the normal range of values. Also, the volumeter will be used to determine amount of chronic swelling on his left hand compared to his right hand. Also, the pinch meter will be used to determine his pinch strength in various pinch positions in the client’s left hand compared to his right hand. As well, a pain assessment, specifically the Visual Analog Scale, will be used to determine the realistic extent of pain the client presents with in his left hand. Also, the dynamometer will be used to determine grip strength in left hand compared to
We are grateful for the “Manual Therapy” reviewers thoughtful review and suggestions to improve our manuscript. Our author team has reviewed, considered, and responded to all comments and suggestions the reviewers proposed in accordance with “Manual Therapy” guidelines. Thus, we are submitting a revised manuscript “The Immediate Cardiovascular Response to Joint Mobilization of the Neck- A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial in Pain-Free Adults” for follow-up consideration for publication in “Manual Therapy”. We are hopeful that our work will be deemed as valuable and disseminated for other manual therapists to consider.
• Assessment Method: The learner has presented their outline in the form of a table. The learner’s outline includes the main
In this academic journal Melanie Brown reports the benefits and experiences of using alternative and conventional methods to treat muscular skeletal pain. In this study Brown explains the methods people use to indicate what is going wrong or what is causing them problems and the methods they use in order to treat said ailment. Brown explains the methods and treatments used to treat muscular skeletal treatment, but she also shows the methods she used to collect the information. Brown used questionnaires, interviews,
The research conducted by Foster-Fitzpatrick, Ortiz, Sibilano, Marcantonio and Braun (1999) is a quantitative study of the significance of crossing the legs while blood pressure is being measured. The purpose of the research was to determine whether leg-crossing impacted the results of blood pressure measurements. The research conducted by Palese, Skrap, Fachin, Visioli and Zannini (2008) is a qualitative study of the subjective data collected from patients who experienced while-awake craniotomies.
The purpose of this experiment was to identify which flexibility measurement tests correlate with the sit-and-reach and modified sit-and-reach tests. In more recent studies, statistics have shown that both hip flexion test results and shoulder extension test results were directly correlated to modified sit-and-reach test results (Mayorga-Vega, Merino-Marban, and Viciana, 2014). The data gathered for the sample
I think, the possible future effects for this research can extend to improving patient’s quality of life and reducing financial stress on health care and insurance benefit payouts. The patient’s state of mind is important for their belief in their own wellness. It is obvious that patients with acute lower back pain feel as though they “cannot be heard” or in other words their health care professionals appear not to understand their pain. If the health care professional can use this “metaphor tool” to better communicate with the patient, the patients sense of “being understood” will improve and will help the patient move forward in their treatment. Once they believe they can move forward they will take an active part, and feel they have control,
In order for a healthcare system to run effectively, research is essential when patents are involved. According to Jones (2016), research involves a structured, planned and logical approach to discovering new information, while aiming to extend understanding on a topic or problem area within the healthcare profession. To achieve this, research is divided into two methodologies, qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative research involves methods that are concerned with human perceptions and understanding of their social reality, adopted under complex research topics (Washer, Salloch, Ritter, Vollmann, Schildmann, 2017). These are usually adapted when the exploration topic involves patient experiences, perceptions, meanings, intentions and behaviours (Jones, 2016). Whereas quantitative approaches aim to produce and control social phenomena, through measurement, evaluation and generalisation of findings of a population and encouraging the reproduction of the results obtained. These studies are based around testing hypotheses utilising patients to achieve research goals in controlled environments (Park & Park, 2016). This paper will explore the features of qualitative and quantitative research through papers involving patients in order to highlight the differences in their features, via the aim, data collection methods and results obtained. The quantitative paper explores the effect of muscle energy technique and passive stretching on patients with functional disability with
Acupuncture is gaining popularity as numerous claims are being made to its validity and effectiveness. Although many studies and experiments regarding acupuncture have been done, the scientific basis of the principles of this alternative approach still remains unclear (http://www.health.org/pubs/acu-nih.htm).
Background: There is an increase in the use of a Smartphone in the modern world. Texting is one the most common feature used by teenagers. There is an increase chance of musculoskeletal injuries due to repetitive use. There is not a comprehensive study done to assess the effect of texting on thumb pain.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Abstract The wrist is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue, which normally functions as a support for the joint. The tight space between this fibrous band and the wrist bone is called the carpal tunnel (The Stay Well Company, 1999). The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel to receive sensations from the thumb, index, and middle fingers of the hand.
A 2015 study (Lauche et al., 2015) examined whether cupping worked better than a sham-controlled treatment for patients suffering fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder known to cause widespread pain, muscle stiffness, and even depression. For this study, participants were put in one of three conditions (k=3): Cupping therapy, sham cupping therapy, or the usual care condition. Those in cupping therapy and sham cupping therapy condition received the treatment 2-5x a week. Conversely, those in sham cupping therapy was administered using cupping glass with a hole on top which negates the pressure created by the real cupping method. Subjects were blind in this study and not aware of any sham treatment. They were told they would receive either traditional or