Management of common musculoskeletal disorders

Comparison of Knee Muscle Strength and Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Between Standing Workers With and Without Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

“…Tightness of soft tissues, such as the gastrocnemius, have also been suggested to influence PFPS. Lack of flexibility of the gastrocnemius and soleus complex is associated with limited ankle dorsiflexion [21]. Lack of ankle dorsiflexion during gait may result in excessive subtalar joint pronation and tibial internal rotation to gain additional range of motion (ROM) for the terminal stance phase of gait [22].…”

Pharmacologic management of common musculoskeletal disorders in women

“…Symptoms often worsen with increased use of the hands and occasionally at night. One or both hands may be affected (2,6).…”

“…The Journal of Nurse‐Midwifery recently published a series on primary care for women that presented a comprehensive discussion of the assessment and management of common musculoskeletal problems (1,2). Assessment, management, referral, and pharmacologic interventions for many of these disorders may fall to the certified nurse‐midwife (CNM) in primary care.…”

Comprehensive assessment and management of common mental health problems

“…Conversely, high levels of anxiety can also produce many physical manifestations of psychosomatic ailments. Readers will find the entire Journal of Nurse‐Midwifery primary care series to be useful in the assessment of a host of signs and symptoms that may arise from organic and/or psychologic causes (18–37).…”

“…A psychiatric emergency requires prompt, thorough evaluation and should be handled with the same degree of caution as any medical emergency. In addition to a comprehensive mental status assessment, a complete physical and neurological examination should be performed to rule out underlying physiologic causes (20–30, 33–37, 53).…”