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Physiotherapy

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Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Physiotherapy #9

Notes: The current date is 15 October 2029. You are a physiotherapist at the Sunshine Wellness Center. Ms. Linda Harris, a 42-year-old office worker, has been referred to your clinic for the management of chronic lower back pain.

PATIENT DETAILS:

  • Name: Ms. Linda Harris

  • DOB: 08 May 1987 (42 y.o.)

  • Social background: Single

  • Occupation: Office worker

  • General health: Overall good health, non-smoker

Medical history:

  • Chronic lower back pain for several years

15 October 2029 Presenting problem: Ms. Harris presents with chronic lower back pain that has persisted for several years, affecting her daily life and work.

Symptoms:

  • Constant lower back pain

  • Pain worsens with prolonged sitting

  • Occasional discomfort radiating to the left hip

  • Difficulty with bending and lifting objects

Physical Examination:

  • Tenderness and stiffness in the lower back

  • Limited range of motion in the lumbar spine

  • Decreased muscle strength in the lower back and hips

  • No neurological deficits observed

Diagnosis: Chronic lower back pain

Initial treatment: Develop an individualized treatment plan including pain management, flexibility exercises, core strengthening, and education on posture and ergonomics.

Writing Task:

Write a referral letter to Dr. Emily Wilson, a colleague physiotherapist at the Sunshine Wellness Center. Introduce Ms. Linda Harris as your patient, provide details of her diagnosis, and outline the initial treatment plan. In your response:

  • Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences.

  • Do not use note form.

  • Use letter format.

  • The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.

Dr. Emily Wilson

Sunshine Wellness Center

[Address Line]

[City, State, ZIP Code]

 

15 October 2029

 

Dear Dr. Wilson,

 

Re: Referral of Ms. Linda Harris - Chronic Lower Back Pain Management

 

I trust this message finds you in good health. I am writing to introduce you to Ms. Linda Harris, a 42-year-old office worker who has been referred to our clinic for the management of chronic lower back pain.

Ms. Harris has been grappling with constant lower back pain for several years, and it has begun to significantly affect her daily life and work. Her symptoms include persistent lower back pain, which worsens with prolonged sitting, occasional discomfort radiating to the left hip, and difficulties with bending and lifting objects. A thorough physical examination has revealed tenderness and stiffness in the lower back, limited range of motion in the lumbar spine, and decreased muscle strength in the lower back and hips. Importantly, no neurological deficits were observed.

Based on our assessment, I have diagnosed Ms. Harris with chronic lower back pain. I believe that your expertise in physiotherapy will be instrumental in providing her with the care and support she needs to alleviate her pain and regain function.

To address her condition comprehensively, I have designed an individualized treatment plan. This plan focuses on effective pain management strategies, flexibility exercises to enhance lumbar mobility, core strengthening exercises to improve stability, and education on posture and ergonomics to minimize future discomfort.

I have full confidence in your ability to guide Ms. Harris on her path to recovery. Please feel free to reach out to me for any additional information or clarification regarding her condition and treatment plan.

Thank you for your dedication to our patients' well-being.

 

Warm regards,

Physiotherapist

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