Final Paper

START ASKING CLINICAL QUESTIONS… P. 56

Paper Due: Thursday, August 3rd 2-page discussion on a modality Submit via BlackBoard as a word document You will upload your assignment 1” margin, 12 point Times New Roman, double spaced, your name and date on the top right corner At least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, use citations for both in your discussion in APA format, include 1 additional “reference page” at the end, ATTACH THE COPY OF THE ARTICLES (full text) YOU USED when you turn it in!

P I C O Clinical Questions Patient (Population/Problem) Intervention PICO format Patient (Population/Problem) Intervention Comparison Outcome P I C O Ice bag vs heat pack – which one is more effective in decreasing pain in patients with chronic PFSS?

Paper (cont) Start thinking about your topic! Examples Cryotherapy: What’s the most effective application of ice bags in decreasing intramuscular temp? Ultrasound: Does therapeutic ultrasound effectively improve function of the patients with chronic patellar tendinopathy? Cervical Traction: What’s the most appropriate parameters to decrease cervical muscle spasm? Acupuncture: What physiological effects can they bring? Effective to treat what kind of conditions? Start going through the database search to see if your topic is too narrow/broad or just right