[Expert Solution]: A 29-year-old woman presents to PT via direct…

A 29-year-old woman presents to PT via direct access with complaints of shoulder pain and feeling “tired and weak.” On her intake paperwork, she noted a 3-month history of increased sweating and palpitations with weight loss of 15lbs in the “Current Complaints” section. On the “Past Medical History” section, she wrote N/A. On “Family History” she indicated that a maternal aunt had suffered from “hormone problems.” On examination, she was nervous and agitated. She had a fine tremor of her fingers and a resting pulse rate of 140 beats/minute.