Eric Shamus, DPT, PhD

Professor, Chair of Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University

Recent Comments

Comment on Hypothyroidism
Replying to Julie Shute

Great! I had a hemithyroidectomy due to cancer. So far, so good. For whatever reason, thyroid cancer is occurring more often in younger women. I am thankful that the endocrinologist who I was sent to after I relocated ordered a thyroid ultrasound. None of my previous physicians ever did. As he told me, "everyone should have at least on thyroid ultrasound." Glad he did! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for sharing! It is important for Physical Therapists to recognize symptoms beyond the musculoskeletal system as Physical Therapists are front line healthcare practitioners. 

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