# Physiotherapy Module
ClinIT's physiotherapy module provides structured initial assessment, multi-visit treatment planning, validated outcome tools, and patient exercise programme management.
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Initial Assessment
When opening the first session for a physiotherapy patient:
- The Physio Assessment Panel opens automatically.
- Complete the Body Chart:
- Click body regions to mark pain location.
- Record pain intensity (VAS 0–10) per region.
- Record Range of Motion (ROM) values (degrees).
- Postural findings (e.g. antalgic lean, forward head posture).
- Muscle tension/spasm (free text).
- Special tests performed (e.g. Lachman's, SLR, FABER) and results.
- Complete the Initial Assessment fields:
- Mechanism of injury
- Duration of symptoms
- Aggravating and relieving factors
- Previous treatment
- Functional goals
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Physio Treatment Plan
Unlike dental treatment plans, physio plans are session-based:
- Patient chart → Physio Plans → + New Plan.
- Enter:
- Diagnosis / clinical problem list.
- Short-term goals (4–6 weeks).
- Long-term goals.
- Planned number of sessions.
- Session frequency (e.g. 3×/week).
- Modalities to use (Manual Therapy, Exercise, TENS, Ultrasound, etc.).
Each completed appointment updates the plan's session count automatically.
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Session Documentation
Within each session, the physio records:
- Treatment Techniques Used — with parameters (TENS: 80Hz, 30min; Ultrasound: 1MHz, 1W/cm²).
- Response to Treatment — pain VAS post-treatment.
- Home Exercise Compliance — did the patient do their exercises?
- Session Notes — SOAP narrative.
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Outcome Measures
Record validated outcome scores to track progress objectively.
| Tool | Condition |
|---|---|
| DASH | Upper extremity function |
| NDI | Neck disability |
| ODI | Lumbar disability |
| KOOS | Knee |
| HOOS | Hip |
| LEFS | Lower extremity |
| PSFS | Patient-specific functional scale |
| VAS | Visual analogue pain scale |
| Numerical Pain Rating Scale | Generic pain |
- Patient chart → Outcome Measures → + Score.
- Select the tool, enter the score, mark as Baseline or follow-up.
- Progress charts show improvement trajectories.
The AI Physio Outcome Interpreter analyses the trend and generates a clinical summary suitable for a GP/surgeon report.
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Home Exercise Programme
Create a personalised HEP for the patient:
- Patient chart → Exercise Programmes → + New Programme.
- Add exercises:
- Name, description, target muscle group.
- Sets × Reps or Duration.
- Frequency (daily / alternate days).
- Instructions and precautions.
- Save — the HEP is visible to the patient in the portal under My Plan.
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Discharge Assessment
When the patient achieves goals or reaches the planned session count:
- Complete a final Outcome Measure assessment.
- Generate a Discharge Summary comparing baseline to discharge scores.
- Include a maintenance HEP for the patient to continue at home.
The AI assists with drafting the discharge letter to the referring GP.