A 76-year-old male is referred to physical therapy with a ch…

A 76-year-old male is referred to physical therapy with a chief complaint of bilateral neck/shoulder pain and numbness and tingling into both hands. He reports clumsiness with both hands, difficulty buttoning shirts, and frequently losing his balance. Which of the following should be considered for a possible referral? 

A patient reports subacute shoulder pain with limited range…

A patient reports subacute shoulder pain with limited range of motion (ROM) due to mild muscle guarding. The goal is to reduce pain and improve tissue extensibility before therapeutic exercise. Which of the following therapeutic agents is most appropriate for the physical therapist to use?