Case 1: Female patient approx 22 years old. Active and in good health (plays soccer). Presented about a month ago with apparent hip flexor tendonitis. Upon treatment (soft tissue manipulation followed with ice and occasional IFC) patient experienced increased pain. Pain has been unresolved for 2 weeks. Pain mostly present with weight bearing during step in gait. Patient finds relieft with hip flexor stretch and groin stretch but very difficult because if taken into too much range, pain is experienced.

Wikipedia reference-linkSIJ is negative. No LBP. No hernia...any other ideas of what may be causing this pain and how to treat??

Case 2: Female 22 year old post arthroscopy of knee post medial Wikipedia reference-linkmeniscus injury. Patient was completing therapy well and advancing steadily and attempting to challenge weight bearing activities to return to functional level (ie light running, cross trainer etc). Was progressing well until experienced an episode of strep throat. Was in bed for a day and experienced increased knee pain that day and for the last 2 weeks. Throat infection is unresolved and she has started a new course of antibiotics. Knee since first throat infection (it's been 2-3 weeks now) has been minimally swollen, range of motion has not decreased but function has and pain has increased well above what is was previously. At this time, patient prefers only ultrasound and has been refered back to her doctor. I am very confused as to what has happened since nothing other than the throat infection seems to have interfered with recovery. Could this somehow be related?

Case 3: 62 year old woman who experienced shingles 2 years ago. Since has experienced LBP "discomfort" and complains of burning sensation in low back (not really pain). 6 months ago, patient was diagnosed with RA and has been on meds since to control progress. LBP is pretty regular and patient experiences "Cracking" while moving into flexion. Burn occasionally present with prolonged standing/sitting. Any ideas what could be causing this "Burn"??

Thanks so much for brainstorming everyone!

Thanks!

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