People in Western societies today clash profoundly on two levels: on the level of their cultural beliefs, within which people define the goals of life and the meaning of death; and on their hierarchies of value against which people decide which values may be sacrificed and which values must be maintained at all costs. In […]

Lymphedema
Location. When lymphedema develops, it is most often apparent in the distal extremities, particularly over the dorsum of the foot or hand. The term dependent edema describes the accumulation of fluids in the peripheral aspects of the limbs, particularly when the distal segments are lower than the heart. In contrast, lymphedema also can manifest more […]

Good clinical decision making is key to effective patient management. Physical therapists play a critical role in assessing neuromusculoskeletal problems. As more patients enter the medical system through the general practitioner, the patient is often referred to physical therapy without a clear diagnosis, especially those patients with musculoskeletal complaints. Physical […]