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1. What is the purpose of SOAP notes in SOAP notes (Subjective, Objective, Assessment,
musculoskeletal assessment? Plan) help organize and document the assess-
ment process.
2. What are the key components of pa- Key components include ettective communica-
tient history in musculoskeletal as- tion, rapport building, active listening, present
sessment? issues, and relevant past medical conditions.
3. How does age and sex influence mus- Certain conditions are more prevalent in specific
culoskeletal conditions? age groups and genders, such as osteoarthritis in
older adults and Legg-Perthes in adolescents.
4. What is the significance of under- It helps identify attected structures by determin-
standing the mechanism of injury? ing whether the injury was caused by macro-
trauma (e.g., fall) or microtrauma (e.g., repetitive
strain).
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5. Why is knowing the patient's occupa- The type of work and physical demands can influ-
tion important in musculoskeletal as- ence the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
sessment?
6. What does the onset of symptoms in- It helps assess whether the problem developed
dicate in a patient history? gradually or suddenly and how symptoms may be
aggravated or relieved by activities.
7. What is the chief complaint in patient It allows patients to describe their issue and func-
history? tional limitations, which is critical for planning
treatment.
8. How can movements or activities that Identifying specific movements that trigger pain
cause pain assist in assessment? helps plan the physical examination and deter-
mine activities to avoid.
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9. What is the importance of pain loca- Knowing where the pain first appeared and its
tion in diagnosing musculoskeletal is- current location helps determine the nature of the
sues? injury.
10. Why is it relevant to know about previ- It provides insight into the current condition
ous occurrences of similar issues? based on recovery time and previous ettective or
inettective treatments.
11. How does pain progression inform Determining if pain is acute, subacute, or chronic
treatment approaches? helps understand the stage of the condition.