Case Study: A 68-year-old female presents to a physical ther…
Case Study: A 68-year-old female presents to a physical therapy clinic with localized left-sided neck pain and stiffness, without any symptoms radiating into her upper extremities. She reports generalized mobility limitations, difficulty looking up to reach dishes from a cupboard, and morning stiffness that takes several hours to subside. Which pathoanatomical diagnosis is most likely in this patient?