Breanne Rowland Level II Fieldwork EBR

Three research articles that were utilized during my time spent at my level II fieldwork site included research on Kinseo Taping and Ultrasound for the upper extremities. These articles were used during my treatments with individuals who were experiencing pain and swelling due to unknown causes, as well as shoulder subluxations. These methods were used as modalities to aid as a preparatory method. I chose to focus on these articles based or their emphasis on the upper extremities. Many of the articles I found concluded that Kinesio Taping was an effective method when used as a preparatory method and combined with other interventions offered. The Ultrasound research also concluded that the Ultrasound was found to make a significant difference when used a preparatory method. I found this research very interesting and helpful when working with clients with upper extremity injuries. I used this research specifically for edema, swelling, and stroke rehabilitation to aid in shoulder subluxation. The individuals who were experiencing pain were also demonstrating learned nonuse of the upper extremities. They were also presenting with limitations in their abilities to participate in any treatment sessions as well as engage in any basic ADLs. These individuals had pacemakers, making them inappropriate candidates for other modalities such as the diathermy or electrical stimulation. My goal was to find other modalities that would be beneficial in decreasing pain, edema, and learned nonuse in the upper extremity and that would allow more participating during ADLs.

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