Shoulder hand syndrome : a profile

Date of Completion

1990

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Abstract

This study used a descriptive design, a survey technique with a self-made questionnaire distributed to 30 respondents chosen from six (6) different institutions through simple quota sampling. The gathered data were analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviation, based on the research concluded that (1) most respondents were female, aged 60-69 years old, and right-handed. (2) The pain prevailed sensation and a loss range of motion on both shoulder and hand dominated to sensory and motor status. (3) The signs and symptoms prevailed were restrictions of movement on the shoulder and hand, swelling of hands, vasomotor, tropic changes, tenderness in the hand and the presence of tenderness in the shoulder. The treatment modalities administered a paraffin wax bath, a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, a hot moist pack, and an ultrasound. (4) And the information based on the patient's age, sex, laterality, sensory and motor status, signs, and symptoms and treatment modalities used.

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