Case #86 - Stephen Klassen
Case #86 - Stephen Klassen
In case #86, we are joined again by Mr. Stephen Klassen of Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA. Stephen is an outpatient therapist with Integrated Musculoskeletal Care serving the Michelin plant employees and their families, and has also contributed to developing the telehealth services within IMC. Stephen presents a case of a 57 y/o male with left shoulder pain 12 weeks following rotator cuff surgery. He was discharged from physical therapy about one month prior and a more recent insidious, sudden onset of left shoulder pain. Too busy as a manager to return to traditional therapy, tele health with Stephen is chosen. With sound reasoning methods, and not just a cluster of treatments, Stephen describes the effective and conclusive treatment of this patient. (54min, 44sec)
Insights on identifying the importance of gathering solid baselines, thorough education, precise interpretation of symptom and mechanical response and, ultimately, the use of a less common reductive force are highlighted. He realizes there is "more than one way to stress the tissue" and "end range may not always be where the magic happens."