I must say that I agree with you, Isaac, especially since I've had a patient
who went through a painful month or so of adjustment whenever she got new
glasses. On the other hand, there is much truth in what Mel et al are
saying. This incident has offered rich ground for important discussion.
Sarah Fern Striffler, PT
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From: Neumann Isaac Rutger, Granheim
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Subject: SV: SV: Mmmm...
> <<To the contrary, Mel is assuming...>>
>
> I was referring to Henry input, not Mel's.
> As for jumping the conclusions: if this person's backache releaved with
> wearing another pair of glasses and comes back with the new pair (of
> glasses) and a slighty different gaitpattern is also noticed, I would dare
> to jump the conclusion that it could be the glasses.
>
> Bye,
>
> Isaac
>
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> Fra: Barrett Dorko [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sendt: 23. juli 2001 14:41
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> Emne: Re: SV: Mmmm...
>
>
> At 02:05 PM 7/23/01 +0200, you wrote of Mel's comment:
> >so you're assuming that there was nothing wrong with this
> >person.
>
> To the contrary, Mel is assuming that there are quite possibly several
> things "wrong" with this patient's system, and that through some
> combination of factors painful sensation emerges. Consider reading about
> nonlinear processes as Mel suggests. This kind of thinking emphasizes the
> complex nature of neurogenic pain, and I think your assumption that the
> glasses were the problem reveals a tendency to jump to conclusions that
has
> little to do with careful consideration of the multitude of processes
> involved.
> Barrett L. Dorko, P.T.
> "The Clinician's Manual" <http://barrettdorko.com>
> Also at <http://rehabedge.com>
> And <http://prorehabonline.com>
> And <http://physicaltherapist.com>
> And <http://rehabmax.com>
>
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