Lucas Frangos, SPT
@LucasFrangos
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Student PT at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | PT Consultant for Bodiometer
Joined September 2020
Evaluation and treatment of intrinsic foot strength has always been difficult for me to wrap my head around. If the same goes for you, I suggest reading the following article!
bjsm.bmj.com
The foot is a complex structure with many articulations and multiple degrees of freedom that play an important role in static posture and dynamic activities. The evolutionary development of the arch...
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I found an amazing resource for older adults on staying active, independent, and preventing falls. Check it out! I'd love to know of any other useful health resources for the geriatric population๐ง #physicaltherapy #geriatrics
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Thank you to all candidates who stepped forward to run and to all the students who cast a ballot. The following members have been elected to serve on our 2021-2022 APTA Student Board of Directors.
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1 more day to vote for the APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors! Reading the candidate statements is really motivating and inspiring. Proud to see such awesome individuals representing student PT's! Cast your vote before it's too late! ๐ณ๏ธ
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I started studying vestibular physical therapy last week and it has been tough! Peripheral vestibular disorders can significantly impact day-to-day functioning and even cause fall risks for patients. Important and interesting stuff! #physicaltherapy #studywithme
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According to the AHA only 1 in 5 adults get enough exercise to maintain good health. The recommendation for adults is to get at least 150 mins of moderate-intensity exercise per week. Get out there and get your body moving, that's all that matters! https://t.co/FW6isge0Zi
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Florida has the second highest number of people with PD (64,000) in the nation after California. About 1 million people in the US have PD. If you want to learn more check out the links below ๐ https://t.co/09hoM6qsiP
https://t.co/5Q3FvSmWCZ
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Health promotion and wellness is critical for patients and the general population. Just take a look at the numbers! Physical therapists can play a key role in the clinic and in the community to help people make healthy lifestyle choices. https://t.co/U9P8VXQFDu
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Pink Up the Pace 5K race is this weekend! Pink Up the Pace aims to raise funds for imaging services for the underinsured to detect breast cancer and increase awareness on the importance of early detection. #pinkupthepace
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Can't wait for the FPTA Annual Conference this weekend! Check out all the good stuff going on the first day! I'm personally looking forward to hearing about current research on dry needling ๐ @FPTASSOC #physicaltherapy #dryneedling
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Just finished a webinar on the impact of social distancing in older adults in the home health and inpatient setting. It provides some great techniques for preserving cognitive and physical function while making therapy fun for these patients!
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I did a deep dive into the current literature on effective physical therapy interventions for treating forward head posture and neck pain. I selected three articles to critically appraise for a course on evidence-informed practice. Check it out!๐
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Test your basic knowledge of therapeutic modalities! Check out the full quizlet: https://t.co/AF3kM6hGNN
#studywithme #physicaltherapy
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Every professor when reviewing their syllabus: "If there's one textbook you should ABSOLUTELY buy it's this one." #newterm #ptschool #studentdebt
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This article hints at the future of patient care, the struggles of patient compliance with exercise plans, and the impacts it has on treatment outcomes. I am curious to hear the strategies practicing PT's use to combat patient non-adherence! https://t.co/p8LCV1C4Wa
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Adherence to home exercise in rehabilitation is a significant problem, with estimates of nonadherence as high as 50%, potentially having a detrimental effect on clinical outcomes. In this viewpoint,...
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Thank you @OrthoEvalPal for sharing your PT knowledge and helping others learn through your great videos! If you're a PT student I highly recommend checking out his videos ๐
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EMG is so cool to capture! This picture shows the quads and hamstrings working cooperatively during a squat. Notice the spike in quad activity during end range and in the hamstrings in full standing. What do you think these represent? #physicaltherapy #science #technology
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If your posture is suffering from long periods of sitting while working, check out this short video for quick and easy exercises to reset your posture! Not sure how your posture looks? Download Bodiometer Lite to find out! ๐ฒ https://t.co/LbWZX0fb22
https://t.co/sV56SX1jHm
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Intersection syndrome is caused by inflammation at the crossing of which two wrist extensor compartments? #studywithme #physicaltherapy
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Today is #WorldStrokeDay Physiotherapists are highly involved in helping people who have had a stroke achieve the highest function possible. We have a page on strokes here: https://t.co/tTaxPVvY6L
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