Functional Neurology and Chiropractic Care For A 76-year-old Male Patient with Frozen Shoulder, Balance and Gait Disorder: A Case Study
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Life University, Center for Health and Optimum Performance, United States
ABSTRACT
Objective: To describe chiropractic care and functional neurology management of a 76-year-old male patient with a case of frozen shoulder syndrome, balance and gait problems
Clinical Features: A 76-year-old male presented for chiropractic care with pain in the right shoulder of two months duration. The patient exhibited severely decreased range of motion in the shoulder, a slow shuffling gait and balance problems.
Interventions & Outcomes: A case history, chiropractic and neurologic examinations were performed, it was determined the patient had vestibular dysfunction and inaccuracies in multiple eye movements, as well as fixated segments in the spine. The patient received functional neurology treatment including gaze stability, vestibulo-occular, and cerebellar exercises and therapy, as well as chiropractic spinal manipulation. The care proceeded with thirteen patient visits over a 4 month period. The patient’s right shoulder range of motion improved significantly, with an increase in 54° of external rotation, 24° of abduction, and 4° flexion. Other complaints such as problems with gait and balance also showed marked improvement.
Conclusion: This case suggests that functional neurology eye exercises and spinal manipulation may benefit patients suffering from frozen shoulder syndrome, balance and gait disorders. Further research could be dictated with these positive findings. Key Words: Frozen Shoulder, Adhesive Capsulitis, Functional Neurology, Chiropractic, Balance.
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Keywords:
Frozen shoulder,
Adhesive capsulitis,
Functional Neurology,
Chiropractic,
Balance.
Conference:
International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: TBI and Neurodegeneration, Orlando, Florida, United States, 10 Dec - 14 Dec, 2015.
Presentation Type:
Poster Presentation
Topic:
Case Reports for Poster Presentation
Citation:
Abbatinozzi
M and
McNally
JE
(2015). Functional Neurology and Chiropractic Care For A 76-year-old Male Patient with Frozen Shoulder, Balance and Gait Disorder: A Case Study
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Front. Neurol.
Conference Abstract:
International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience: TBI and Neurodegeneration.
doi: 10.3389/conf.fneur.2015.58.00116
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Received:
27 Aug 2015;
Published Online:
02 Nov 2015.
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Correspondence:
Dr. Michael Abbatinozzi, Life University, Center for Health and Optimum Performance, Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States, mikeabba@life.edu
Mr. Jeffrey E McNally, Life University, Center for Health and Optimum Performance, Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States, jeffmcnally24@gmail.com