Question 10

10. What are Joe's difficulties at the body function/structure level?

Everybody should have at least one post for questions 10, 11, and 12.

1. Joe has stiff legs which would lead to decreased ROM of his LE. (Marleigh)
2. Joe has poor balance which leads to his inabilty to stand independently (Missy)
3. Joe has difficulty with his short term memory. (Amber)
4. Joe has clonus in LEs which would affect safe, independent ambulation. (Denise)
5. Joe has trouble with double vision, this puts him at risk for an accident with his job as a bus driver as well as risk for injury with his ADL's. (Megan)
6. Joe has decreased sensation in his legs which could lead to the formation of pressure ulcers which could decrease his potential for ambulation. (Sara)
7. Because Joe has a frequency of urination of about once an hour, this can effect’s his ability to perform at work driving bus or even with ADL. (Jordan)
8. Due to Joe's poor balance, he is a at a high risk for falls. (Chelsea)
9. Having double vision may contribute to Joe's balance issues further preventing independent ambulation. (Laura)
10. Joe has clonus in his LEs which affects any ADLs requiring LE control (Erin)
11. Joe has decreased sensation/tingling in his left UE (Ben)
12. Pt has tingling in L UE, double vision, and clonus in lower extremities (John)
13. The pt's poor balance, clonus in LEs, and double vision affect his ability to safely stand or ambulate independently. (Bo)
14. The pt's decreased sensation/tingling could lead to injuries that go unnoticed as well as restrict the patient from receiving treatment modalities that require sensory feedback, such as TENS or ultrasound. (Mandy)
15. Joe has trouble not only with short-term memory but also his recall ability. (Betsy)
16. Joe has good strength in his legs, but his legs are stiff, he needs to gain flexibility in his legs for easier ambulation. (Britt)
17. Joe has problems with frequent urination and is unable to fully empty his bladder. (Leslie)

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