Post-traumatic cervical anterolisthesis: Comprehensive evaluation and expert opinion based on clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills

Publication date: Available online 20 April 2018 Source:Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences Author(s): Tarek El-gohary This case report details the case of a 31-year-old male clerk who complained of widespread pain that significantly limited his daily work. The patient underwent some physical therapy sessions, but unfortunately, the results were unsatisfactory. An expert in the field with distinguished experience was called to evaluate the patient using a new systematic approach. Comprehensive whole body evaluation was conducted using a total assessment-reassessment & evaluation using biokinesiologic (TAREK) approach. This approach is aimed at guiding physical therapists and rehabilitation professionals in conducting comprehensive evaluations, particularly for complex neuromusculoskeletal cases. The expert used the TAREK approach to address the patient; persistent symptoms. The systematic approach not only enables comprehensive evaluation but also guides junior therapists in implementing physical therapy interventions. The study suggests that complex neuromusculoskeletal cases need to be thoroughly evaluated by highly trained therapists using the systematic approach.
Source: Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research