Note structure
Subjective:
Include all relevant patient-reported details about the injury:
- Location of pain or symptoms
- Mechanism of injury (how it happened)
- Duration and progression of symptoms
- Any history of similar injuries
- Aggravating or easing factors
- Whether they've had any scans or imaging (X-ray, MRI, etc.)
- Previous treatment or management (e.g. physiotherapy, surgery, medications)
- Impact on daily life or function
Objective:
Document all clinical assessment findings, including:
- Range of motion (active/passive)
- Strength testing
- Special tests and their outcomes (e.g., orthopaedic or neuro tests)
- Palpation findings
- Observation/postural analysis
- Any relevant neurological signs (reflexes, sensation, power)
- Functional movement assessments
Treatment:
List any treatment performed during the session, such as:
- Manual therapy techniques (e.g., joint mobilisation, soft tissue release)
- Modalities (e.g., shockwave, acupuncture, taping)
- Exercise prescription or rehab introduced
- Education/advice given
- Modifications or support for work/sport
- Any referrals made or investigations discussed
Analysis:
Provide clinical reasoning and interpretation:
- Impression or working diagnosis
- Response to treatment during the session
- Any differential diagnoses
- Clinical summary of key findings
- Thoughts on severity, irritability, or stage of healing
Plan:
Outline the ongoing management plan, including:
- Frequency/duration of future sessions
- Home exercise programme or self-management strategies
- Advice regarding return to activity/sport/work
- Referrals for imaging or specialist review if needed
- Long-term goals and outcome measures
Sections detected
5 sections, in this order
- 1Subjective
- 2Objective
- 3Treatment
- 4Analysis
- 5Plan
Type a heading on its own line, for example “Subjective:”.