BIOL 3051 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Diclofenac, Physical Therapy, Osteoarthritis
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Voltaren emulgel extra strength (2. 32%) apply qid and start exercising by following the physiotherapists rules and also joining aquatic exercise lessons ** ** = if the voltaren emulgel extra strength doesn"t work then tell patient to take acetaminophen max 4g/day. *** = if the voltaren doesn"t work, then you can consider celecobix 100 mg po bid. Aquatic exercises + plan exercises by physiotherapist. Referral to a physiotherapist for exercising her knee, so that she can strength the muscles around the knee. Referral to a recreational center that has aquatic exercising activities, which she could part take in (can be done through the physiotherapist) Relieve the pain within a day or two. Ensure knee oa pain is eliminated and voltaren has effectively helped reduced. Ensure that voltaren"s side effects (gi problems) are not occurring. Provide immediate relief for patient"s left knee pain within a day.