Case Studies

Case Study: Relieving Shoulder Tension and Neck Pain in Sonography Sonographer: Shoulder Tension & Pain Name: Samantha Everett, Occupation: Sonographer The Problem Samantha Everett, a Sonographer at Rosie Maternity Hospital, spends her shifts performing a high volume of ultrasound scans. Her daily routine requires greeting patients, discussing real-time ultrasound imaging on a screen, and following […]

Case Study: Managing Posture and Tone in Cerebral Palsy Special Needs: Cerebral Palsy Name: David Boyle; Occupation: Student; part-time radio presenter (rock music) The Problem David Boyle, a student and part-time rock music radio presenter, lives with Cerebral Palsy characterized by increased muscle tone, particularly on his right side. His condition includes tight hip adductors, […]

Case Study: Managing Muscular Atrophy and Postural Collapse Special Needs: Muscular Atrophy Name: Ruby Neale; Occupation: Student The Problem Ruby Neale, a student living with muscular atrophy, faces significant challenges maintaining functional posture, particularly over long periods in a standard classroom chair. The conventional seat forces her into a severe, C-shaped postural collapse that flattens […]

Case Study: Managing Spastic Quadriplegia and Extensor Tone Special Needs: Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy Name: Eamon Hohn, Occupation: School student The Problem Eamon lives with moderate to severe spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. His condition is characterized by high spasticity and increased extensor tone, causing involuntary muscle tightness and thrusting. When sitting in a conventional flat […]

Case Study: Enhancing Classroom Mobility and Posture for Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita Special Needs: S. E. Dysplasia Cogenita Name: Patrick Tinney, Occupation: Student The Problem Patrick is a student living with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a condition that significantly impacts his daily physical function. His anatomy is characterized by malformed joints, alongside a shortening of both his […]