University of Scranton - Department of Physical Therapy
Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD
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PT452/453/552 Advanced Clinical Skills Module
INDUSTRIAL PT
(aka Occupational Health PT)
CASES FOR CASE REPORTS

1. Carpenter Assemblers and Repairers

Diagnosis

Onset

Age

Gender

lateral epicondylitis right - (dominant)

4 months ago

43

male

Present Status

The client attempted to return to work two months after onset, but left the job in the middle of the first day due to arm pain. The rehabilitation coordinator and client are hopeful that the client can return to the same job.


2. Electricians

Diagnosis

Onset

Age

Gender

repaired rotator cuff tear right - (dominant)

8 months ago

55

male

Present Status

The client has been unwilling to attempt a return to work. The rehabilitation coordinator is hopeful that the client can return to the same job, but she wishes to evaluate for other potential job fits.


3. Machinists

Diagnosis

Onset

Age

Gender

herniated disk with operative excision

6 months ago

35

female

Present Status

The client is hesitant to attempt return to old job for fear of reinjury. The rehabilitation coordinator and client are hopeful that the client can return to the same job, but the rehabilitation coordinator also wishes to evaluate for other potential job fits.


4. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Diagnosis

Onset

Age

Gender

strain of cervical spine

9 months ago

39

female

Present Status

The client continues to complain of neck pain that prevents her from accomplishing the demands of her job (she has not returned to work yet). The rehabilitation coordinator wishes to find out whether the client has the ability to return to the same job.


5. Aircraft Structure Assemblers, Precision

Diagnosis

Onset

Age

Gender

carpal tunnel syndrome right -(dominant)

4 months ago

45

male

Present Status

The client has been off work since onset. The rehabilitation coordinator wishes to find out whether the client has the ability to return to the same job.


6. Rock Splitters, Quarry

Diagnosis

Onset

Age

Gender

strain of lumbar spine with radiculopathy

6 months ago

32

male

Present Status

The client has not had pain in the past few weeks, but he is concerned that pain will return when he does "heavy lifting" at work. The rehabilitation coordinator wishes to find out whether the client has the ability to return to the same job.


7. Stock Clerks- Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard

Diagnosis

Onset

Age

Gender

sub-acromial bursitis right - (dominant)

4 months ago

50

female

Present Status

The client no longer has pain. She reports that there her job requires a lot of overhead lifting. The rehabilitation coordinator wishes to find out whether the client is ready to return to the same job.


8. Plumbers

Diagnosis

Onset

Age

Gender

3rd degree burns on torso and right arm (dominant) with contractures and limited mobility

13 months ago

48

male

Present Status

The client has significant functional deficits. The rehabilitation coordinator wishes to find out whether the client has the ability to return to any sort of gainful employment.


9. Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services

Diagnosis

Onset

Age

Gender

excision of herniated lumbar disk

6 months ago

30

female

Present Status

The client reports that she must lift and carry delivery packages as heavy as 50 lbs. The rehabilitation coordinator wishes to find out whether the client has the ability to return to the same job.


10. Automotive Master Mechanics

Diagnosis

Onset

Age

Gender

repair of degenerative rotator cuff tear right -(dominant)

4 months ago

45

male

Present Status

The client's job requires a lot of overhead work while standing underneath autos on the lift. The rehabilitation coordinator wishes to find out whether the client has the ability to return to the same job.


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