May 12, 2021

Rheumatology Serology Overview

Rheumatology Serology Overview Suspecting Lupus: patients with arthritis, malar rash, Raynaud’s, alopecia, serositis ⇨ Screen with: ESR, CRP, & ANA ➙ if + ⇨ Refer to rheum, or ⇨ Anti ds-DNA, ENA […]
April 23, 2021

Apophysitis

Apophysitis and apophyseal injuries in Sport Apophyseal injuries in Sport (Neil Dilworth):   Part 1 Part 2
April 20, 2021

Groin pain in Athletes (Non-hip joint)

Groin Pain in Athletes (Non-hip joint) Description: There are many terms that are used to label non-hip joint groin pain in athletes, including but not limited to athletic pubalgia, sports hernia, and […]
May 14, 2020

Cardiac Rehabilitation, Stress Testing and Exercise Prescription

Cardiac Rehabilitation and The Role of Exercise Stress Testing  Cardiopulmonary Assessment (CPA) or an Exercise Stress Test can be used to:  Assess extent and probability of coronary artery disease  Determine patient functional capacity at baseline […]
May 10, 2020

Heat Exhaustion

  HEAT EXHAUSTION PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Heat exhaustion is a syndrome of volume depletion secondary to heat stress. Most often, heat exhaustion manifests as physical collapse during exercise. Heat exhaustion is subdivided by etiology […]
May 9, 2020

Scapular Winging

Scapular Winging Anatomy: Scapulothoracic Joint1 The articulation between the scapula and the thorax Not a true joint – “sliding joint” – between medial border of the scapula and ribs 2-7 Function is […]