Scenerio:
* A 67-year old man presents to teh HCP with chief complaint of tremors in his arms. He also has
noticed some tremors in his leg as well. The patient is accompanied by his son, who says that his
father has become “stiff” and it takes him much longer to perform simple tasks. The son also relates
that his father needs help rising from his chair. Physical exam demonstrates tremors in the hands at
rest and fingers exhibit “pill rolling” movement. The patient’s face is not mobile and exhibits a
mask-like appearance. His gait is uneven, and he shuffles when he walks and his head/neck, hips,
and knees are flexed forward. He exhibits jerky or cogwheeling movement. The patient states that he
has episodes of extreme sweating and flushing not associated with activity. Laboratory data
unremarkable and the HCP has diagnosed the patient with Parkinson’s Disease.
Assignment:
* Write a 2 page case study analysis, include an introduction, and a conclusion
* MUST Explain the following:
– Explain both the neurological and musculoskeletal pathophysiology processes of why the
patient presents these symptoms (one paragraphy).
– Explain how the highlighted processes interact to affect the patient (one paragraph).
– Explain any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning (one paragraph).
MUST include introduction and a conclusion please.
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