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When I was a student, which was not that long ago, starting placements was definitely the most terrifying thing that I did. Presentations and exams were pretty stressful and nerve racking. However, there is nothing like the realisation that you are going to be let loose on real people with real problems. Not just your mate pretending they have left-sided hemiplegia, and who coincidently can't talk or make eye contact (just to make your mock treatment even more difficult!). While at the same time you're trying to prove yourself as being all-knowing because your clinical educator is continually assessing you.

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  • Hints and tips to get you ready for clinical placement
  • How to secure your first physiotherapy post
  • Case studies in the following clinical areas: respiratory, orthopaedics, neurology, musculoskeletal out-patients, care of the elderly, mental health and womens health
  • Cases covering paediatrics also included

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We’ve gathered the case studies below to highlight the challenges, solutions, and benefits of using digital solutions to deliver physio services remotely.

These were gathered from members of the Digital and Informatics Physiotherapy Group (DIPG) and others. We are aware that there are many more solutions in use and will add more case studies as we receive them. The case studies are representative of the point in time that they were written.

A summary of some of the digital tools has been created by Ben Wanless, a member of the Digital and Physiotherapy Informatics Group (DIPG) , and included below. Although written for MSK services it is definitely transferable to other specialities.

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Please be aware that in this rapidly evolving situation details may change. The authors have given contact details if they are happy for other members to get in touch.

Helen Preston, Clinical Director of Prestons Health talks about the tools she uses to replace face-to-face practice with patients. They use the patient's preferred platform to deliver consultations in an MSK private practice.

Helen Preston case study

Chris Tack,  clinical specialist physiotherapist, on the digital physiotherapy services offers at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. They u se multiple platforms to deliver remote consultations in an integrated MSK Service.

Chris Tack case study

Anthony Gilbert, physiotherapist at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, on the use of Attend Anywhere. They use this video consultation platform to deliver outpatient orthopaedic rehabilitation and other services across the hospital.

Anthony Gilbert case study

Joe Russell, Clinical Information lead at AHP Suffolk on the online self-referral platform they use for their MSK physiotherapy service.

Joe Russell case study

Helen Hawley-Hague, NIHR fellow at the University of Manchester on the Together Trial. They are using video consultations to deliver falls rehabilitation to older adults.

Helen Hawley-Hague case study

Pete Grinbergs, physiotherapist and co-founder of EQL.ai, a digital health startup, on Phio. It is a chat bot and patient facing app for digital triage and self-management support in MSK physiotherapy settings.

Pete Grinbergs case study

Patrick Roberts, first contact digital physiotherapist at Babylon on the app they use for digital MSK consultation in first contact physiotherapy settings.

Patrick Roberts case study

Anthony Brightwell, co-director of Spectrum Health, a private physiotherapy clinic in London on their use of TrackActive. It is an app for supporting exercise programmes in an MSK setting .

Anthony Brightwell case study

Laura Danvers, respiratory physiotherapist and team lead in the Bristol Community Health Respiratory Team on their use of MyCOPD, an app to help people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) better manage their condition.

Laura Danvers case study

Louise Waters, extended scope physiotherapist in East Lancashire on her team's use of PhysiTrack. It is an online exercise platform used to deliver an integrated adult MSK service.

Louise Waters case study

Katie Knapton, MSK physio, has been offering online physiotherapy for more than 3 years. She uses Gruveo and Zoom as video consultation platforms to provide MSK physiotherapy nationwide.

Katie Knapton case study

Carron Manning, physiotherapist and co-founder of iPrescribe Exercise on using the app for monitoring physical activity programmes for people with long-term conditions remotely.

Carron Manning case study

Emma Dunphy, senior MSK physiotherapist and co-developer of TRAK-ACL. It is an online platform to support self-management of ACL rehabilitation.

Emma Dunphy case study

Iain Loughran, MSK extended scope physiotherapist, and Stephanie Mansell, consultant respiratory physiotherapist, are NHS England Clinical Entrepreneurs. They have co-founded ONCALLbuddy, an app designed to support physiotherapists deployed in respiratory and critical care settings.

ONCALLbuddy case study

Kate Robinson, physio team lead at Reach Active, has been offering online physiotherapy for nearly three years. It is an app to give MSK physiotherapy assessment and treatment for people with back or neck pain aged over 16.

Kate Robinson case study

Nirtal Shah, physiotherapist and CEO of Curovate, has been offering digital physiotherapy for over four years. It is an app to provide rehabilitation following a total knee replacement, total hip replacement or ACL reconstruction.

Nirtal Shah case study

Cathal Malone, physiotherapist and co-founder of MSK Assist. It is a digital platform allowing clinicians to provide self-management MSK advice to patients.

Cathal Malone case study

Andrea Hemingway, physiotherapist, is using myrecovery app with patients rehabilitating remotely after shoulder surgery.

Andrea Hemingway case study

James Stanton, clinical specialist for the Oldham Adult MSK physiotherapy service. His team use a variety of platforms to deliver MSK services to their population.

James Stanton case study

Andy Curtis, extended scope physiotherapist and clinical director for The Medical Group in the south of England. His team use TeleHab from VLAD to deliver remote physiotherapy to their MSK and neuro patient population.

Andy Curtis case study

Hayley Williamson and her physiotherapy team in the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are using a number of virtual methods to deliver pulmonary rehabilitation to their patients.

Hayley Williamson case study

Carys Hansed, specialist physiotherapy lead, and the team at Denton RPA are using Re:flex, an app with connected motion sensors, to remotely monitor and offer physiotherapy to hip and knee patients.

Carys Hansed case study

Sara McGowan, lead physiotherapist at the Samson Centre, is providing exercise classes and one-to-one physiotherapy sessions to MS patients using a variety of digital solutions.

Sara McGowan case study

Christina Sothinathan, clinical lead physiotherapist at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is using Attend Anywhere in MSK assessment and triage services.

Christina Sothinathan case study

Susan Pattinson, physiotherapist and director of SP Therapy Services, uses a variety of digital solutions to provide physiotherapy and occupational therapy to patients living with complex and catastrophic brain injuries.

Susan Pattison case study

Sue Julians, director and practice principal at Barbican Physio, uses the digital platform of her patients' choice to offer non face-to-face appointments for some MSK physiotherapy services.

Sue Julians case study

John Mitchell, interim pulmonary rehabilitation service lead at Southeastern Trust in Northern Ireland, is piloting a remote pulmonary rehabilitation service using Zoom.

John Mitchell case study

Sarah Daniel, director of MOTIONrehab, uses a mixture of robotics and virtual reality technology as part of neurological rehabilitation for their patients across Yorkshire and Humberside.

Sarah Daniel case study

Jane Clark is an MSK physiotherapist and founder of Pickwick Physiotherapy. She is using multiple platforms to continue delivering physiotherapy in her local area.

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Case studies in a musculoskeletal out-patients setting

CHAPTER EIGHT Case studies in a musculoskeletal out-patients setting Adrian Schoo, Nick Taylor, Ken Niere, with a contribution from James Selfe Case study 1: Jaw Pain 217 Case study 2: Headache 218 Case study 3: Neck Pain – Case One 221 Case study 4: Neck Pain – Case Two 224 Case study 5: Thoracic Pain 226 Case study 6: Low Back Pain – Case One 228 Case study 7: Low Back Pain – Case Two 231 Case study 8: Shoulder Pain 234 Case study 9: Elbow Pain 237 Case study 10: Hand Weakness and Pain 239 Case study 11: Groin Pain 241 Case study 12: Hip and Thigh Pain 244 Case study 13: Medial Knee Pain 247 Case study 14: Anterior Knee Pain 249 Case study 15: Calf Pain 252 Case study 16: Achilles Pain 254 Case study 17: Ankle Sprain 256 Case study 18: Fibromyalgia 258 Introduction Musculoskeletal problems are very common, and can be encountered in hospital emergency departments, orthopaedics, and out-patient physiotherapy ( Carter & Rizzo 2007 ). It is not uncommon for in-patients who are admitted for another problem to be referred and treated in the ward or in the out-patient department for a musculoskeletal problem. The prevalence of specific conditions can vary between the different groups in the community. For example, sporting injuries are more likely to occur in the younger groups, whereas degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis are more likely to occur as people progress in years. Musculoskeletal problems can result in pain and functional limitations (disability), and represent a major burden to the society due to associated health care costs and loss of productivity ( National Health Priority Action Council 2004 ). Musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis, cause more disability than any other medical condition and affect one-third of all people with disability. Since part of the chronic disease burden is attributed to risk factors such as physical inactivity ( Bauman 2004 ) people with musculoskeletal conditions are often referred to physiotherapy out-patients for management of their conditions. As in other areas of physiotherapy practice, musculoskeletal assessment and treatment requires a systematic clinical reasoning approach ( Edwards et al 2004 ). The clinical reasoning approach used in this chapter considers: (i) differential diagnoses based on assessment and clinical presentation; (ii) intervention based on the best evidence available; (iii) constant evaluation of therapy outcomes; (iv) adjustment of intervention programme in line with diagnosis and stage of progress; and (v) referring to or working together with other disciplines to exclude and or address confounding problems. In assessing and treating common musculoskeletal conditions and measuring progress it is important to use outcome measures that are valid and reliable, and that consideration must be given to impairments of body structure and function as well as activity limitation and participation restriction, such as ability to return to work. The World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a useful framework for physiotherapists in out-patients to assess patient functioning ( Jette 2006 ). Referral to or working with other disciplines may involve tests such as X-rays or dynamic ultrasound scans, or the provision of orthotics to improve biomechanics. In addition to specific techniques, treatment may require education, ergonomic advice and the instruction of a home exercise programme to improve outcomes on function and pain. There is an emerging and increasing body of research on the effectiveness of physiotherapy that provides the clinician in out-patients with an evidence base for their practice ( Herbert et al 2001 ). For example, there is high level evidence that therapeutic exercise can benefit clients across broad areas of physiotherapy practice ( Morris & Schoo 2004 , Taylor et al 2007 ). In prescribing exercises it can be important to know whether the exercise programme is performed correctly and adhered to by the client. Conditions such as back problems or tendinopathies may be negatively affected by incorrect activity performance. Additional problems that can affect health outcomes are incorrect belief systems and mental health problems. For instance, people with osteoarthritis may think that movement harms the joint, but by not moving they put themselves at risk of developing problems associated with physical inactivity (e.g. increased morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular problems or falls) ( Philbin et al 1996 ). Also, people with chronic pain may be depressed and are, therefore, less likely to be interested in performing exercises, and may benefit from counselling (e.g. motivational interviewing). Screening patients for problems such as fear-avoidance behaviour and anxiety ( Andrews & Slade 2001 ), asking about past and current exercise performance, motivating them if needed (Friedrich et al 1998) and demonstrating the prescribed exercises can assist in determining the likelihood of correct and consistent programme performance (Friedrich et al 1996b, Schneiders et al 1998 ). We have selected common musculoskeletal conditions that are likely to be encountered in hospital out-patient departments. The different cases relate to younger and older people, females as well as males. A multitude of physical tests and outcome measures have been included together with clinical reasoning and evidence-based treatment options. CASE STUDY 1 Jaw pain Subjective examination Subject 34-year-old female office worker HPC Left sided headaches off and on for 3/12 Increasing pain of the left temporomandibular joint (TMJ) last 2/12 Pain at night, at rest, and when opening the mouth or chewing PMH Appendectomy Stress at work Aggravating factors Biting a big apple Chewing hard or tough food Easing factors Rest is better than chewing, although remains painful Drinking fluid Ice Night Wakes up because of pain Grinds teeth when asleep (according to partner) Daily pattern Constant pain that worsens during and directly after opening the mouth or chewing General health Using prescribed sedatives due stress at work. No other problems reported Attitude/expectations Given the symptoms she expects that it may take some time for them to settle Pain and dysfunction scores VAS current pain at rest = 3 VAS usual level of pain during chewing in the last week = 7 VAS worst level of pain during opening the mouth in the last week = 9 Objective examination Palpation Skin temperature (T sk ) normal Left TMJ painful on palpation TMJ movement and clicking can be felt when placing the index finger in the auditory canal and opening the mouth No signs of TMJ dislocation when comparing left with right Muscle length External pterygoid muscle feels tight and painful on opening of the mouth (palpation through the mouth) Functional testing, including ROM and strength Opening of the mouth is limited. It can accommodate two fingers only. Normally, the span is large enough to accommodate three fingers ( Hoppenfield 1986 ) Asymmetrical mandibular motion with severe swinging to the left when opening the mouth Questions 1. What is your provisional diagnosis? 2. What signs and symptoms lead you to this diagnosis? 3. How will you address these in your treatment plan? 4. What kind of common and less common problems need to be excluded? 5. How likely is it that the patient’s stress and teeth grinding contribute to the current complaint? 6. How will the expectations of the patient influence your treatment? 7. Is the patient likely to benefit from referral to other health professionals? CASE STUDY 2 Headache Subjective examination Subject 29-year-old male working on Help Desk in Information and Computer Technology HPC Gradual onset of headaches and cervical pain about 3/52 ago Cannot recall precipitating incident Headaches becoming more frequent (now daily) and lasting longer (up to 3 hours) Has deep ache (non-throbbing) radiating from the back of the occiput to the right frontal region. Also complaining of stiffness like pain in the right side of the cervical spine. Neck pain and headache seem related (see Figure 8.1 ) FIGURE 8.1 Body chart – Case Study 2 . PMH Car accident 10 years ago which led to cervical pain for about 3/52. No problems since apart from an occasional stiff neck Aggravating factors Prolonged work at the computer (if more than 2 hours brings on headache) Reversing the car reproduces slight cervical stiffness Easing factors Analgesia dulls the headache Night Sleep undisturbed Daily pattern Seems to depend on how long he has spent at the computer General health In good health, no weight loss No complaints of dizziness, no nausea or vomiting Assessed as being depressed, has been taking antidepressants over the last 3/12 Investigations No X-rays or other investigations at this stage Attitude/expectations At the moment headache is not affecting him a lot but wanted to get it checked out in case it is something serious Keen not to miss any work Intends to continue normal recreation of sail boarding this weekend Pain and dysfunction scores Neck Disability Index: 14% Disability VAS level of pain when headache is most severe (after working at the computer for 2 hours) = 6 Physical examination Observation Forward head posture with a slouched sitting posture Palpation Hypo-mobility of upper cervical joints on the right, with reproduction of local cervical pain Increased muscle tone in right upper trapezius and right levator scapulae Movements Active movements Right cervical rotation equals 60° with slight stiffness in neck Left cervical rotation equals 75–80° Limited cervical retraction, feels stiff Muscle function Decreased strength and endurance of the deep cervical neck flexors as determined by the cranio-cervical flexion test ( Jull et al 1999 ) Neurodynamic testing Upper limb neurodynamic/tension test (base test): In 90° shoulder abduction and full external rotation, right elbow extension lacks 40° while left lacks 30°. Reproducing local neck pain, which is eased with cervical lateral flexion towards the right Neurological tests (tests of nerve conduction) Not assessed Questions 1. What is your provisional diagnosis? 2. What signs and symptoms led to your provisional diagnosis? 3. How will you address these in your treatment plan? 4. What kind of common and less common problems need to be excluded? 5. How relevant are work details for this patient? 6. How will the expectations of the patient influence your treatment? 7. Is the patient likely to benefit from referral to other health professionals? CASE STUDY 3 Neck pain – case one Subjective examination Subject 32-year-old male accountant HPC Prolonged sitting (all day) at a conference 3/52 previously Noticed onset of left lower cervical and interscapular pain at the end of the day On waking the next morning pain had spread to the posterior aspect of the arm and forearm as far as the middle three fingers (see Figure 8.2 ) FIGURE 8.2 Body chart – Case Study 3 . Seen by doctor 1/52 ago. Doctor ordered plain X-rays including oblique views that did not show any abnormality Has not improved at all since onset of symptoms Medical history High cholesterol, overweight, sedentary lifestyle Minor neck complaints that usually settled within 2 or 3 days Aggravating factors Sitting for more than 10 minutes increases neck pain. More than 30 minutes increases arm pain Looking up or to the left increases neck and arm pain Lifting briefcase with left hand aggravates neck and interscapular pain Easing factors Neck pain relieved by lying supine Arm pain relieved by lying supine with left arm above head Night Can sleep 2–3 hours at a time before being woken by increased neck and interscapular pain Changing position helps to decrease the pain Daily pattern Increased symptoms with increased amounts of sitting, particularly if using computer Medication Was prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (Meloxicam) which helps take the edge off the neck pain Attitude/expectations Wants to know what the problem is, particularly as the X-rays did not show any abnormality Feels that something might be ‘out’ in his neck. If it could be ‘put back in’ the symptoms should resolve Physical examination Observation Sits with forward head posture Cervical active movements in sitting Extension reproduces pain in the neck and left arm at 30°. Movement occurs mainly in the upper and mid-cervical regions. Very little movement in the lower cervical or upper thoracic areas Right rotation produces a stretching in the left cervical region at 75° Left rotation reproduces left neck and interscapular pain at 40° Palpation Increased tone and tenderness noted in the left paraspinal muscles (cervical and upper thoracic) and left scalene muscles Local pain and left arm pain reproduced by postero-anterior (PA) pressures over the spinous processes of C6 and C7 and over the C6 and C7 articular pillars on the left Generalized stiffness noted with PA pressures in the mid and upper thoracic regions Segmental neurological examination Absent left triceps jerk Weakness in left triceps (25% of right side) Decreased sensation to light touch over the tip of the left middle finger Questions 1. What is the most likely source of the patient’s arm pain? 2. What is the most likely source of the patient’s neck and interscapular pain? 3. What are other possible symptoms sources? 4. Are there reasons to be cautious in administering physiotherapy treatment? 5. What would an appropriate initial physiotherapy treatment involve? 6. What would a longer-term management programme include? 7. What is the likely prognosis? 8. Is referral to other health professionals warranted? CASE STUDY 4 Neck pain – case two Subjective examination Subject 23-year-old female personal assistant HPC Rear end motor car accident 2/7 ago Immediate onset of cervical pain and stiffness (left and right). Both pain and stiffness have been increasing. Pain is now constant Vague headache started today (see Figure 8.3 ) FIGURE 8.3 Body chart – Case Study 4 . Seen by doctor yesterday who organised an X-ray (no abnormality detected) and referred patient to physiotherapy PMH Left knee reconstruction 3 years ago with good return of function since No past history of neck complaints Aggravating factors Turning head to either side, especially if movement is quick Travelling in car – took 20 minutes to settle after 30-minute car trip Easing factors Supine with head supported on one pillow Felt a bit easier under hot shower Night Wakes often due to discomfort Sleeps on 3 pillows Difficulty turning in bed due to pain Daily pattern Constant pain that gradually worsens during the day General health Taking non-prescription analgesics every 4 hours on advice of doctor. No other medications Not seeing the doctor for any other health problems Attitude/expectations Anxious about prognosis Worried about how much work she will have to miss as she only started in her current position 3/12 ago Pain and dysfunction scores VAS current pain at rest = 5 VAS level of pain after 30 minute car trip = 8.5 Physical examination Observation Walking slowly and all movements are guarded Removes jacket slowly and with great care Neck in slight protracted posture Palpation Generalized tenderness to light palpation of cervical spine (central, left and right) Increased muscle spasm left and right paraspinal muscles Further detailed palpation not possible because therapist wary of exacerbating symptoms Active movements Left rotation equals 30° before pain started increasing Right rotation equals 35° before pain started increasing Attempt to retract cervical spine caused increased pain No other movements tested today Questions 1. What is your provisional diagnosis? 2. Which of the signs and symptoms will you place on your priority list? 3. How will you address these in your treatment plan? 4. What kind of common and less common problems need to be excluded? 5. How relevant are work details for this patient? 6. How will the expectations of the patient influence your treatment? 7. Is the patient likely to benefit from referral to other health professionals? CASE STUDY 5 Thoracic pain Subjective examination Subject 60-year-old male lawyer Presents with bilateral lower thoracic pain with radiation of symptoms anteriorly to the lower sternal area (see Figure 8.4 ) FIGURE 8.4 Body chart – Case Study 5 . Had a similar problem 5 years previously that settled with physiotherapy which resolved after three sessions of passive mobilisation directed to the thoracic spine HPC Noticed onset of symptoms 4/52 previously after lifting pots while gardening. Pain initially felt in sternal area, then onset of thoracic pain over the course of the day Pain initially intermittent, now constant at a level of VAS 2/10 at best and VAS 7/10 at worst Medical history Noticed 5 kg of weight loss in previous 4/52 that could not be explained by other factors Had noticed intermittent, generalised, mild (VAS 1–2/10), aches and pains in trunk, arms and legs over the previous 3/12 that had worsened slightly over the previous 4/52 Aggravating factors Prolonged sitting for greater than 20 minutes at work would increase posterior and anterior chest pains to VAS 6/10 Easing factors Standing and walking for 10 minutes decreases all symptoms to VAS 2/10 Night Wakes 3–4 times each night with increased symptoms in thoracic and sternal areas. Has to get out of bed and walk around to ease pain. Tends to notice generalised aches and pains associated with increased sweating at night Daily pattern Dependent on amount of sitting during the day. More thoracic and sternal pain at end of day when sitting a lot Medication Nil Attitude/expectations Expects that physiotherapy will ease symptoms as they did for a past episode of similar pain Physical examination Observation Increased thoracic kyphosis noted while sitting. Able to actively correct sitting posture, although this increases thoracic pain slightly Thoracic active movements in sitting Extension is restricted by about 50% and reproduces posterior thoracic pain with overpressures localised to the mid/lower thoracic spine Thoracic rotation feels stiff but no pain reproduced Flexion is normal in range and reproduces a stretching feeling in the mid thoracic area Palpation Generalised stiffness noted on midline and unilateral postero-anterior (PA) pressures from T2–T10 Posterior thoracic and anterior pain reproduced with midline PA pressures over T7–T8. These pains settled quickly once the pressure was released Palpation of the ribs, inferior part of the sternum and upper part of rectus abdominis did not reveal any increased tenderness Questions 1. What are your hypotheses regarding the likely source of the thoracic and sternal pains? 2. What would an appropriate initial physiotherapy treatment involve? 3. Are there examination findings that would make you suspect a non-musculoskeletal source of the symptoms? 4. What are red flags? 5. Is referral to other health professionals warranted? CASE STUDY 6 Low back pain – case one Subjective examination Subject 44-year-old male bank manager HPC 4/7 ago bent to reach into boot of car and felt slight backache. Thought it would settle so played golf anyway. Next morning severe low back pain with aching pain radiating down the back of the right leg to just below the knee. Has no pins and needles or numbness (see Figure 8.5 ) FIGURE 8.5 Body chart – Case Study 6 . PMH Has had four or five episodes of low back pain over the last 8 years, usually settles quickly in 2 or 3 days Has not required treatment with previous episodes Aggravating factors Finds it difficult to put shoes and socks on in the morning After driving to work (about 40 minutes) found leg pain had worsened Can only sit for about 15 to 20 minutes at a time at work Has noticed that sneezing increased back and leg pain Easing factors Lying on back eventually relieves the leg pain Standing and walking seem to help a little Night Pain gradually eases after initial discomfort Is waking at night but finds can get back to sleep quite quickly when changes position Daily pattern Back stiff and aches getting out of bed first thing in the morning but eases after shower Back pain is worse by the end of the day, and leg pain is more constant by the end of the day General health Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) with slight improvement At recent annual review doctor advised to increase physical activity to reduce weight (BMI 26.4) and adjust diet (cholesterol 6.4). Otherwise fit and well Attitude/expectations Very keen not to miss club Stableford golf competition this weekend (in 3/7) Intending to cope with work as best he can. Very busy at work so reluctant to take time off Pain and dysfunction scores Oswestry Disability Score: 36% Disability VAS level of pain after 40 minute car trip: back = 8, leg = 6 Physical examination Observation Slight left-sided contralateral list (when observed from behind in standing shoulders are to the left relative to the hips) Changes position regularly when in sitting position Palpation Increased tone, right erector spinae in the lumbar region Central postero-anterior pressures over the lumbar spine reproduced back pain (but not leg pain) at L4 and L5 Unilateral pressures were painful on the right at L4 and L5 Movements Active movements Lumbar flexion in standing limited (2 cm below the knee) Lumbar extension in standing markedly limited Left and right rotation (assessed in sitting) both more than 60° Attempt to correct contralateral list led to increased back pain Repeated active movements Flexion in standing repeated 10 times led to increased back pain and increase of leg pain Extension in standing repeated 15 times abolished leg pain, and increased range – back pain remained Repeated correction of contralateral list (side gliding to the right) led to reduced central back pain and slightly increased range Neurodynamic tests Straight leg raise: right = 70° left = 70° Slump test not evaluated Neurological tests (tests of nerve conduction) Muscle strength in myotomes L3 to S1, left = right Sensation in dermatomes L2 to S1, left = right Reflexes (patella tendon and Achilles), brisk left = right Questions 1. What is your provisional diagnosis? 2. What is the likely source of the right leg pain? 3. Which of the signs and symptoms will you place on your priority list? 4. How will you address these in your treatment plan? 5. What kind of common and less common problems need to be excluded? 6. How relevant are work details for this patient? 7. How will the expectations of the patient influence your treatment? 8. Is the patient likely to benefit from referral to other health professionals? CASE STUDY 7 Low back pain – case two Subjective examination Subject 49-year-female assembly worker at automotive manufacturer HPC Complaining of increasing back pain over the last 14/12. Back pain is in the central low back region and radiates into both gluteal regions – no leg pain (see Figure 8.6 ). Has been off work for the last 6/12 with no improvement in pain FIGURE 8.6 Body chart – Case Study 7 . Injured back when installing car upholstery 14/12 ago. Initially had 3/7 off work and experienced some slow improvement over the first 3/12 Has had manipulative physiotherapy involving manipulation, mobilisation and traction with no benefit. Also tried chiropractic without benefit PMH 15-year history of intermittent low back pain usually no more than a few days off work Cholecystectomy 6 years ago Aggravating factors Prolonged walking or standing (more than 15 minutes) increases ache Prolonged sitting (more than 15 minutes) increases ache Unable to do weekly shopping or housework as these activities aggravate the ache Easing factors Lying down but only for about 30 minutes, as gets stiff when lying in one position for too long Night Finds it difficult to get comfortable, wakes when turning Not getting good-quality sleep any more Daily pattern Gradually worse by the end of the day General health Has gained weight over the last 14/12 (about 6 kg) Assessed as being depressed, has been taking antidepressants over the last 3/12 Investigations X-ray shows mild bilateral degeneration of the L4–5 facets CT scan shows a minor disc bulge at L4–5 and L5–S1 with no nerve root involvement Attitude/expectations Has reduced activity level to avoid aggravating back Believes that if she can find the right practitioner then they will fix her Very concerned with the CT scan report and the diagnosis of disc pathology Has been more short-tempered with family and friends since her back problem began Her spouse has been very supportive and has willingly taken over tasks such as housework and shopping Pain and dysfunction scores Oswestry Disability Score: 72% Disability VAS level of pain after 15 minutes of standing or sitting = 7.5 Physical examination Observation Exhibits pain behaviours including grimacing, and placing hand on back Changes position regularly when sitting and standing Walking pattern is slow and guarded Palpation Central palpation of the lumbar spine at L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 painful Unilateral pressures are painful left and right at L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 Movements Active movements Lumbar flexion in standing limited (2 cm above the knee) Lumbar extension in standing moderately limited (estimated half of expected range) Left and right rotation (assessed in sitting) both about 40° Neural mobility tests Straight leg raise on right = 50° left = 50° Able to fully extend knee in upright sitting Slump test not evaluated Neurological tests (tests of nerve conduction) • Normal no abnormality detected Questions 1. What is your provisional diagnosis? 2. How do you interpret the X-ray and CT scan reports? 3. Which of the signs and symptoms will you place on your priority list? 4. How will you address these in your treatment plan? 5. What kind of common and less common problems need to be excluded? 6. How relevant are work details for this patient? 7. What are yellow flags and how are they relevant for this patient? 8. Is the patient likely to benefit from referral to other health professionals? CASE STUDY 8 Shoulder pain Subjective examination Subject 47-year-old female factory worker Right arm dominant HPC Right shoulder pain which started 1/52 ago when dragging a heavy item onto the conveyor belt. Routinely she has to pull, lift, and reach overhead PMH Low back pain episodes since work-related lifting injury Asthma and frequent coughing Aggravating factors At work: Overhead work, lifting and carrying boxes In transit: Driving car, riding a bike with wide handlebars. At home: Preparing meals, working at the computer, knitting Easing factors Rest Avoiding overhead work or holding elbows out when lifting or carrying items Night Wakes frequently because of pain, particularly when sleeping on the painful shoulder Daily pattern Constant nagging pain that worsens during activities as mentioned above (see aggravating factors ) General health Asthma attacks. Smokes. Using bronchodilatators as needed Attitude/expectations Is afraid that she may need to look for another job due to experiencing increasing shoulder problems at work Wants better duties within the factory as some of her colleagues have managed to do Pain and dysfunction scores VAS current pain at rest = 3 VAS usual level of pain during aggravating activity in the last week = 7 VAS worst level of pain in the last week = 9 Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI): Pain score = 60%, Disability score = 45%, Total score = 50.8% ( Roach et al 1991 ) Objective examination Standing with arms relaxed Shoulders protracted and depressed (right > left) Right shoulder abducted and elbow flexed Hyper kyphosis Shortness of breath with upper chest breathing Palpation Skin temperature (T sk ) normal Tenderness of subscapularis, supraspinatus and serratus posterior superior with palpable trigger points Painful insertion of subscapularis and supraspinatus on the humerus Palpable click on shoulder abduction Muscle length and strength Tightness of the subscapularis, pectoralis minor Weakness of rhomboids, supraspinatus Functional and other testing, including ROM Painful arc when abducting arm (90–115° abduction) with audible click (VAS rises to 6 during this impingement) Hawkins and Kennedy impingement test (compressing the subacromial tissues by internal rotation in 90° shoulder flexion) was positive ( Ginn 2003 ) and VAS rises to 8 Apprehension test for shoulder stability and SLAP lesion tests were negative, indicating integrity of joint capsule, labrum and ligaments ( Brukner et al 2001e , Ginn 2003 , Hoppenfield 1986 ) Shoulder elevation reduced by 10° with early scapular movement when comparing with left shoulder (VAS rises to 5) Pain on resistance against external rotation and abduction (VAS rises to 8) Reduced internal rotation and adduction strength when pushing palm of the hand on the table when sitting at the table (VAS rises to 7) Difficulty placing right hand behind back. Positive Gerbers’ test (resisting against hand when patient is pushing hand away from the spine (VAS rises to 8) Questions 1. What is your provisional diagnosis? 2. What signs and symptoms lead you to this diagnosis? 3. Describe the mechanism that can leads to this condition. 4. How will you address these signs and symptoms in your treatment plan? 5. What kind of common and less common problems need to be excluded? 6. Can patient’s asthma and hyper kyphosis contribute to the shoulder complaint? 7. How will the expectation of the patient influence your treatment? 8. Is it possible that outcome measures do not reflect the severity of pain and disability experienced by the patient? 9. Is the patient likely to benefit from referral to other health professionals? CASE STUDY 9 Elbow pain Subjective examination Subject 39-year-old male carpenter Right hand dominant HPC Right lateral elbow pain off and on for at least 5/12. Insidious onset Worsened 4/52 ago when his nail gun broke down and he was forced to use a hammer all day Severe pain and reduced strength, particularly when using his arm during activities such as gripping, holding and lifting. Pain radiates into forearm No history of locking PMH Fractured ribs 3 years ago due to fall at work. Landed on his right side, and elbow was pushed into the ribs. No elbow symptoms until 5/12 ago Never experienced any symptoms of the cervical or thoracic spine Minor injuries such as an ankle sprain, mainly due to sport Aggravating factors Firm gripping (e.g. pliers) Hammering Screw driving Using a jackhammer Driving (car has no power steering) Closing a tap Knocking the elbow Easing factors Rest Ice Night Constant ache. Lying on elbow or pulling up the blanket makes it worse Daily pattern Constant pain that worsens during and directly after activity General health No other health problems reported. Not using any medication or receiving any other medical care Attitude/expectations Is disappointed that his elbow problem hasn’t improved over time as his other injuries did Experiencing increasing problems at work. Is afraid that he will lose his job One of his colleagues experienced major improvement after physiotherapy treatment and he hopes that it will help him too Expects that it may take some time since he wants to stay at work Pain and dysfunction scores VAS current pain at rest = 4 VAS usual level of pain during activity in the last week = 8 VAS worst level of pain in the last week = 9–10 Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) 35/80 ( Stanford et al 2001 ) Objective examination Arm at rest while standing Elbow flexed (right > left) Wrist flexed (right > left) Forearm supinated (right > left) Palpation Skin temperature (T sk ) normal Lateral epicondyle extremely painful with some palpable swelling Tenderness extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus Thickening in extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) Difficult to palpate for tenderness of capitellum radii due to surrounding tissue swelling and pain Muscle length ECRB – tight (flexion and ulnar deviation of the wrist, pronation of the forearm, and slight extension of elbow) Extensor carpi radialis longus – tight (flexion and ulnar deviation of the wrist, pronation of the forearm, and complete extension of elbow) Functional testing, including ROM and strength Elbow extension showed pain in at end of ROM (VAS rises to 6) Forearm pronation/supination showed full ROM (VAS rises to 5) Reduced grip strength (VAS rises from 4 to 9 during firm gripping) Difficulty opening pushing door handle and opening door (VAS rises to 7) Difficulty lifting an object with palm of hand facing down (VAS rises to 8) Resistance against dorsiflexion in a dorsiflexed position of the wrist, with fist closed, caused severe pain on the lateral side of the elbow Questions 1. What is your provisional diagnosis? 2. What signs and symptoms lead you to this diagnosis? 3. Describe the mechanism that can lead to the condition 4. What will you include in your treatment plan? 5. What kind of common and less common problems need to be excluded? 6. How likely does the patient’s previous fall contribute to the current complaint? 7. How will the expectations of the patient influence your treatment? 8. Is the patient likely to benefit from referral to other health professionals? CASE STUDY 10 Hand weakness and pain Subjective examination Subject 56-year-old woman who works part-time as a kindergarten assistant Right hand dominant HPC Pain, numbness and tingling noticed in right hand (particularly in the thumb, index and middle fingers) over the last 6/52, especially at night. Insidious onset Has started to have difficulty using right hand for gripping and it is starting to affect work as a kindergarten assistant and tennis Feels it is getting worse, because pain is now extending up the forearm. Is now waking her during the night PMH Diagnosed with non-insulin-dependent diabetes 5 years ago, currently well controlled with diet and exercise (walks for 45 minutes three times a week and plays social tennis twice a week) Knee arthroscopy with partial left medial menisectomy 12 years ago after tennis injury, recovered well Aggravating factors Gripping (tennis racquet after 1 set, a feeling of weakness) Opening jars Packing up play equipment at kindergarten Sleeping Easing factors Gets a little relief from changing position and shaking out wrist Aspirin (started aspirin 2/52 ago on advice of GP), may have helped a little Night Now waking every night (once only) with right wrist pain and numbness Daily pattern Symptoms are dependent on activity. Finds it is painful at end of shift at the kindergarten and after tennis. Otherwise not troubling too much during the day Attitude/expectations Enjoys her regular exercise (especially tennis) so is keen to get the problem fixed She has friends who had surgery for something that sounded similar so is not sure why she was referred to physiotherapy or how it might help Pain and dysfunction scores VAS current pain at rest = 1.5 VAS worst level of pain in the last week = 7 Levine symptom severity scale = 1.9/5.0 Levine functional status scale = 1.4/5.0 Physical examination Observation No abnormality detected No wasting of right thenar eminence Palpation Slight reduction to light touch on the palmar surface of the right thumb and 1st and 2nd finger Movement (right side) Wrist flexion = 60°, no pain Wrist extension = 55°, no pain Wrist supination = 90° from mid-prone, no pain Wrist pronation = 90° from mid-prone, no pain Finger IP flexion OK, no pain Finger MCP flexion OK, no pain Thumb flexion, abduction and opposition OK, no pain Functional testing, including ROM and strength Grip strength assessed on Jamar dynamometer (right = 27 kg with VAS = 3, left = 35 kg) Phalen’s test (sustained bilateral wrist flexion) reproduced numbness on palmar surface of index and middle after 45 seconds Upper limb tension test with a median nerve bias: reproduced right hand symptoms which eased on release of shoulder depression ( Butler 2000 ) Questions 1. What is your provisional diagnosis? 2. What are the anatomical relationships that explain your provisional diagnosis and the patient’s symptoms and signs? 3. Explain the significance of the night symptoms and the positive Phalen’s sign. 4. Are there other assessment techniques that could be used to confirm the provisional diagnosis? 5. Find out what items the Levine symptom severity and functional status scales assesses ( Levine et al 1993 ) and then discuss how this patient rates. 6. Which of the symptoms and signs will you place on your priority list? 7. How will you address these in your physiotherapy treatment plan? 8. Are there other problems that could be contributing to the symptoms? 9. The patient has some friends who had surgery for something similar. What is the role of surgery for this condition? CASE STUDY 11 Groin pain Subjective examination Subject 17-year-old male student Playing in high-level senior soccer team with training three times a week in addition to a match on the weekend Plays as midfielder Right foot dominant HPC About 4/12 ago noticed slight stiffness in groin the morning after a strenuous match. Insidious onset Gradually got worse until about 2/12 ago could not train or play without right-sided groin pain. Performance was also waning with a loss of power and acceleration On advice of team trainer rested from all training and playing for 6/52, but on resumption of training 2/52 ago groin pain returned immediately. Seen by GP who ordered X-rays and a bone scan, and referred him to physiotherapy PMH Well-controlled asthma. Uses one puff of a preventer daily (Flixitide). Rarely needs to use reliever (Ventolin) Episode of Osgood–Schlatters syndrome when 14 years old after joining soccer development squad. Resolved after 1 year through modification of activity Otherwise well and not seeing the doctor for any other condition Aggravating factors Running, especially when sprinting and when cutting (changing direction) Kicking, especially when taking a corner No pain on sneezing or coughing Easing factors Avoidance of aggravating activities Night Sleep unaffected Daily pattern Symptoms are dependent on activity. Now affecting whenever tries to run or kick a ball Notices in morning, takes 10 to 15 minutes to ease Attitude/expectations Concerned that the problem appears to be getting worse. Had thought it would just go away Receives payment for playing in soccer team which he had planned to continue to help support his studies at university Pain and dysfunction scores VAS current pain at rest = 0 VAS worst level of pain in the last week = 9 (kicking across from a corner) VAS worst level of pain in the last week = 8 (when attempting to sprint) Physical examination Observation In standing, no obvious wasting or pelvic asymmetry With walking, observed excessive pelvic tilting (obliquity) in the frontal plane Palpation Tender to palpation at tendon attaching to right medial inferior pubic ramus Trigger point tenderness to muscle belly distal to medial inferior pubic ramus Tender at right side of pubic symphysis Movement Right hip flexion = 130°, no pain = left Right hip extension = 25°, no pain = left Right hip abduction = 45°, pain (VAS = 3), left = 55° Right hip internal/external rotation = left Functional testing Squeeze test (patient supine with hip flexed 45°, examiner places fist between patient knees, and asks patient to bilaterally adduct) reproduced right groin pain (VAS = 4) Resisted straight-leg right hip adduction reproduced right groin pain (VAS = 4) Right hip quadrant (passive hip flexion, adduction and internal rotation) only very slight pain, similar to discomfort when tested on the left side Thomas test (slight restriction on right compared to left with only slight reproduction of pain (VAS = 0.5) when hip flexion resisted) Abdominal muscle testing: 1. global muscles, only slight pain (VAS = 1) on resisted abdominal flexion 2. stabilising muscles, assessed in supine with a pressure cuff biofeedback unit placed in the small of the back. He could increase the pressure in the cuff from 40 to 43 mmHg for 3 seconds 4 times before unwanted activity from global muscles was observed Standing on one leg (Trendelenburg test), only slight drop of pelvis observed, within normal limits (<10°) Investigations (completed 1/52 ago) X-ray: no abnormality detected Bone scan: indicated some increased uptake in the right inferior pubic region Questions 1. What is your provisional diagnosis? 2. What are the key findings from your examination that led to your provisional diagnosis? 3. What other common causes of groin pain did you consider in making your diagnosis? 4. What are some less common causes of groin pain that you need to consider when examining this patient? Briefly explain why these are considered unlikely at this stage. 5. What is Osgood–Schlatter’s disease and what is its relevance to the current condition? 6. What are the significance of the bone scan findings and the assessment of the abdominal stabilising muscles, and do these findings tie in with the other assessment findings? 7. Which of the symptoms and signs will you place on your priority list? 8. How will you address these in your physiotherapy treatment plan? CASE STUDY 12 Hip and thigh pain Subjective examination Subject 38-year-old female Right leg dominant HPC Right lateral hip and thigh pain that can radiate to knee Started approximately 1/12 ago Woke up with pain after a long shopping day PMH Overweight (BMI ≥27) Neck pain and headaches Aggravating factors Walking Sleeping on right side Sleeping on a hard mattress Easing factors Rest and ice Night Wakes up frequently, particularly when lying on right side, or on left side with right hip in adduction and knee resting on the mattress Daily pattern Pain during and after prolonged standing and walking General health Overweight. No other problems reported. Not using any medication Attitude/expectations Is not sure whether treatment will provide immediate relief, but hopes that at least she will be able to sleep better. Between pain experienced at night and her youngest child waking up and demanding attention she does not get much sleep and feels fatigued Pain and dysfunction scores VAS current pain at rest before activity = 2 VAS usual level of pain when waking up at night = 8 VAS usual level of pain during and after activity in the last week = 7 VAS worst level of pain in the last week = 9 Lower Extremity Functional Scale 48/80 ( Binkley et al 1999 ) Objective examination Standing Visibly overweight Wide hips, but knees are touching each other Valgus position of knees and ankles Pronated feet with reasonable longitudinal arches Palpation Although skin temperature (T sk ) around hip and along the thigh appeared normal, that of the posterior aspect of the trochanter may have been a little elevated Tenderness of the iliotibial tract and the bony posterior aspect of the greater trochanter, with a boggy feeling around the location of the bursa ( Hoppenfield 1986 )

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