Standard Consultation
Subjective Report
- Patient reports experiencing lower back pain and stiffness, especially after sitting for prolonged periods.
- Reports pain radiating down the right leg.
- Reports onset of pain approximately 2 weeks ago, following a weekend of gardening.
Posture
- Mildly forward head posture observed.
- Slight asymmetry in shoulder height.
- Lumbar spine shows a mild loss of lordosis.
Cervical (Neck) ROM
- Full and pain-free.
Lumbar (Lower Back) ROM
- Flexion: Limited to 60 degrees, pain at end range.
- Extension: Limited to 10 degrees, pain at end range.
- Lateral flexion: Reduced on the right side.
Other ROM
- Right hip internal rotation is restricted.
Objective Assessment
Reflexes:
- Patellar reflexes 2+ bilaterally.
- Achilles reflexes 2+ bilaterally.
Orthopaedic Tests:
- Positive straight leg raise test on the right at 45 degrees.
- Positive Kemp's test on the right.
Neurological Tests:
- Sensory testing intact to light touch and pinprick in lower extremities.
- Motor strength 5/5 in lower extremities.
Functional Tests:
- Difficulty with single leg stance on the right.
Findings:
- Palpable muscle spasm in the lumbar paraspinal muscles.
- Restricted joint motion at L4-L5.
- Tenderness to palpation over the right sacroiliac joint.
Diagnosis:
- Multi-level Neuro-Muscular-Skeletal Dysfunction (Vertebral Subluxation) with associated Myofascial Pain Syndromes.
- Possible lumbar disc involvement.
- Prognosis: Good with chiropractic care and adherence to home exercises.
Treatment
Adjustments
- Verbal consent provided to proceed with current chiropractic management plan & appropriate chiropractic intervention
C-
- Lateral push.
T-
- Anterior thoracic mobilisation.
L-
- Side posture mobilisation.
P-
- Side posture mobilisation.
Extremities
- No abnormalities detected.
STT
- Upper traps, rhomboids, lumbar erectors, sub-occipitals.
Vitamins/Lifestyle/Self Management
- Recommend daily intake of Vitamin D 2000 IU.
- Advised to maintain good posture while sitting and standing.
- Instructed on proper lifting techniques.
- Recommended ice application to the lower back for 20 minutes, 3 times a day.
Recommendations
- Continue with chiropractic care 2 times per week for the next 2 weeks.
- Prescribed home exercises including pelvic tilts, cat-cow stretches, and hamstring stretches.
Next Visit
- Schedule follow-up appointment for 1 week from today, 8 November 2024.
- Re-evaluate pain levels, range of motion, and functional status.
- Adjust treatment plan as needed.
Standard Consultation
Subjective Report
[describe patient's reported issues, symptoms, and reasons for visit] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in bullet points with "-".)
Posture
[describe patient's posture and any related observations] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in bullet points with "-".)
Cervical (Neck) ROM
[describe cervical range of motion and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-". If cervical range of motion not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "Full and pain-free.")
Lumbar (Lower Back) ROM
[describe lumbar range of motion and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-". If lumbar range of motion not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "Full and pain-free.")
Other ROM
[describe other body parts range of motion and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-", only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, omit.)
Objective Assessment
Reflexes:
[describe reflexes and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "No abnormalities detected.")
Orthopaedic Tests:
[describe orthopedic tests performed and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "No abnormalities detected.")
Neurological Tests:
[describe neurological tests or nerve system tests performed and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "No abnormalities detected.")
Functional Tests:
[describe functional tests, tight muscles performed and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "No abnormalities detected.")
Findings: [summarise findings] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "No abnormalities detected.")
Diagnosis:
[describe the working diagnosis, associated and complicating factors, other potential diagnoses, prognosis and likely outcomes] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "Multi-level Neuro-Muscular-Skeletal Dysfunction (Vertebral Subluxation) with associated Myofascial Pain Syndromes.")
Treatment
Adjustments
[describe adjustments made during the session] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "No abnormalities detected.")
Verbal consent provided to proceed with current chiropractic management plan & appropriate chiropractic intervention
C-
[describe cervical spine or neck adjustments including spinal level and type of technique which can include supine lateral push, prone combo move, seated lateral push, drop piece, activator and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "Lateral push.")
T-
[describe thoracic spine or mid back adjustments including spinal level and type of technique which can include anterior manual, P-A push, drop piece, activator, combo, scissor, posture correction techniques and any related observations including level and technique] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "Anterior thoracic mobilisation.")
L-
[describe lumbar spine or lower back adjustments including spinal level and type of technique which can include manual side posture, blocks, drop piece, activator techniques and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "Side posture mobilisation.")
P-
[describe pelvic adjustments including side adjusted and technique used which can include side posture, drop piece, blocks or flexion techniques and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "Side posture mobilisation.")
Extremities
[describe extremities adjustments and any related observations] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
STT
[describe soft tissue therapy and any related observations] (Write in bullet points with "-", if not explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, record as "Upper traps, rhomboids, lumbar erectors, sub-occipitals.")
Vitamins/Lifestyle/Self Management
[describe recommendations for vitamins, lifestyle changes, and self-management strategies] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Recommendations
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Next Visit
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