question archive In preparation for a follow-up session with a patient, you are reviewing the notes from the previous two treatment sessions
In preparation for a follow-up session with a patient, you are reviewing the notes from the previous two treatment sessions
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In preparation for a follow-up session with a patient, you are reviewing
the notes from the previous two treatment sessions.
Here are the key details you read in the patient's chart:
-The patient has had low back pain for about 4 weeks
-The patient rated their pain at a 4/10; this increases to a 7/10 immediately with bending forward or extending backward, takes 1 minute or so to return to baseline
-The patient is unable to work without pain and has decreased his recreational activity of running because of his pain
-No signs and symptoms of serious pathology
-The pain has stayed the same for the past 2 weeksBased on this information, the PT states that the severity of the condition is moderate, irritability is moderate, nature is musculoskeletal, and stage is acute where the symptoms are stable.
In your initial post, discuss with your peers why the details in the patient's chart are important for you as the PTA to understand. How will this knowledge guide your management approach with the patient?
