Muscle Weakness
Muscle Weakness
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Chapter 1: assessing symptoms of muscle weakness
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Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky asks a patient experiencing muscle weakness about her symptoms, such as when they started, how they started, the type of symptoms experienced, and whether there is cramping, voice changes, or bladder and bowel problems too.
Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular specialist and the Director of the Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic at McMaster University.
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Chapter 2: assessing past medical and family history of muscle weakness
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Visit www.muscleweakness.ca for more information. Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky asks questions about a patient’s past medical and family history as part of an assessment of muscle weakness, including details about any surgeries, anesthetic reactions, medications and allergies to medications. Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular specialist and the Director of the Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic at ...
Chapter 3: a patient asks questions about her muscle weakness
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Visit www.muscleweakness.ca for more information. It’s important for patients to have a turn to ask questions. A person experiencing muscle weakness asks Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky if her symptoms are going to get worse. Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular specialist and the Director of the Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic at McMaster University.
Chapter 2: assessing cranial nerves in patients with muscle weakness
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Visit www.muscleweakness.ca for more information. Watch as Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky walks through the cranial nerve examination of a patient who is experiencing muscle weakness. The patient is examined for ptosis (drooping eyelids), double vision, pupillary response, cataracts, optic atrophy, retinitis pigmentosa, swallowing issues, and voice changes. Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular specialist a...
Chapter 3: performing a motor examination for muscle weakness
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Visit www.muscleweakness.ca for more information. The next part of the neurological examination is the motor examination. Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky examines the patient for muscle tone, strength and bulk. Then he assesses reflexes and distal strength in the upper and lower extremities. Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular specialist and the Director of Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic at McMast...
Chapter 4: examining reflexes, sensory exam and gait in patients with muscle weakness
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Visit www.muscleweakness.ca for more information. Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky examines the patient’s reflexes in the arms and legs. He uses a 128 Hz tuning fork to assess different aspects of sensation related to numbness and tingling. The gait assessment involves standing from a seated position and then walking for a few steps. Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular specialist and the Director of Neuromu...
Chapter 5: examination conclusions for a patient with muscle weakness
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Visit www.muscleweakness.ca for more information. There could be several possible diagnoses that could result from a neurological examination. That’s why it’s important to consider the results in context with blood work and genetic testing. Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky explains why establishing an accurate diagnosis is important in receiving the correct treatment. Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular spe...
What questions do doctors ask when assessing for muscle weakness?
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Visit www.muscleweakness.ca for more information. Watch Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky ask questions about symptoms to someone experiencing muscle weakness. Get a picture of how doctors assess muscle weakness, what questions they may ask and how they explain a patient’s neuromuscular symptoms. Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular specialist and the Director of the Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic at...
A neurological examination in patients complaining of muscle weakness
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Visit www.muscleweakness.ca for more information. Watch Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky demonstrate the steps to perform a focused physical exam for someone presenting with muscle weakness. Assessing muscle weakness can help you arrive at a conditional diagnosis or can allow you to make a detailed referral to the appropriate specialist. Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular specialist and the Director of Neu...
Chapter 1: performing a neurological examination for muscle weakness
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Visit www.muscleweakness.ca for more information. Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky gives an overview of the sections of a neurological examination, such as examining the cranial nerves, reflexes, sensory system, and the way the patient walks (gait). Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular specialist and the Director of Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic at McMaster University.