Upper arm pain with neurological symptoms
Background – Upper arm pain + neurological symptoms This case has a mix of symptoms and potential pathologies to test your ability to triage and prioritise each aspect of the presentation. You’ll …
Physio with 1+ years experience
Physiotherapy case study + questions and answers for Physiotherapists with 1 year experience
Case study: Hamstring pain in a Physiotherapist and cyclist [15min read]
Background – Hamstring pain This case study presents a young adult with hamstring pain that does not respond to treatment. It challenges clinical reasoning regarding an evolving diagnosis and evaluation of treatment …
CPD Case Study: Heel pain in a teenage footballer [12min read]
This heel pain case study looks at establishing a firm diagnosis, formulating a management plan including effective modifications to training and utilising adjunct/non-Physio treatment options.
Case study: Insidious onset ankle pain [10min read]
Background – Ankle pain This case study of an insidious onset anteromedial ankle pain is designed to challenge Physiotherapist’s ability to plan a structured approach to management in the absence of a …
Case study: Achilles pain in a recreational runner [10min read]
Background – Achilles pain This case study presents a recreational runner with unilateral Achilles pain. It covers the diagnosis of posterior ankle and heel pain, isolating potential causative factors and structuring an …
Case study: Midfoot pain in a teenager [15min read]
Background – Midfoot pain This case study examines a sudden onset of midfoot pain in a female teenager with difficulty returning to full weight bearing. There is added complexity with apprehensive behaviours …
Case study: Traumatic/acute knee injury [15min read]
This acute knee injury case study focuses on the validity and reliability of Physiotherapy physical examination and special test of the knee.
Case study: Insidious onset shoulder pain [12min read]
This case study for Physiotherapists presents an insidious onset shoulder pain in a technician. It discusses diagnostic reasoning, imaging and management.