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Physiotherapy

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Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Physiotherapy #10

Notes: The current date is 15 October 2029. You are a physiotherapist at the Sunshine Wellness Center. Mr. Robert Johnson, a 62-year-old retiree, has been referred to your clinic for rehabilitation following total knee replacement surgery on his right knee. 

PATIENT DETAILS:

  • Name: Mr. Robert Johnson

  • DOB: 03 December 1966 (62 y.o.)

  • Social background: Widowed

  • Occupation: Retired

  • General health: Overall good health, non-smoker

Medical history:

  • Total knee replacement surgery on the right knee

15 October 2029 Presenting problem: Mr. Johnson presents with the need for rehabilitation following total knee replacement surgery on his right knee, aiming to regain function and mobility.

Symptoms:

  • Postoperative pain and swelling in the right knee

  • Reduced range of motion in the right knee

  • Muscle weakness in the right thigh and calf

  • Gait abnormalities and difficulties with weight-bearing on the right leg

Physical Examination:

  • Postoperative scar and mild swelling in the right knee

  • Limited range of motion in the right knee joint

  • Decreased muscle strength in the right thigh and calf

  • Abnormal gait pattern favoring the left leg

Diagnosis: Postoperative rehabilitation following right knee replacement surgery

Initial treatment: Develop an individualized rehabilitation plan focusing on pain management, range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, gait training, and functional restoration.

Writing Task:

Write a referral letter to Ms. Jessica Carter, a fellow physiotherapist at the Sunshine Wellness Center. Introduce Mr. Robert Johnson as your patient, provide details of his diagnosis, and outline the initial rehabilitation 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.

Ms. Jessica Carter 

Sunshine Wellness Center 

[Address Line] 

[City, State, ZIP Code] 

 

15 October 2029

 

Dear Ms. Carter,

 

Re: Referral of Mr. Robert Johnson - Postoperative Knee Rehabilitation

 

I trust this letter finds you in great spirits. I am writing to introduce you to Mr. Robert Johnson, a 62-year-old retiree who has been referred to our clinic for postoperative rehabilitation following total knee replacement surgery on his right knee.

Mr. Johnson's current needs revolve around regaining function and mobility in his right knee following the surgical procedure. He presents with postoperative pain and mild swelling in the right knee, reduced range of motion in the right knee joint, muscle weakness in the right thigh and calf, as well as gait abnormalities and difficulties with weight-bearing on the right leg. Physical examination has revealed a postoperative scar and mild swelling in the right knee, limited range of motion, decreased muscle strength in the right thigh and calf, and an abnormal gait pattern favoring the left leg.

Based on our assessment, I have diagnosed Mr. Johnson with the need for postoperative rehabilitation following right knee replacement surgery. I believe your expertise in physiotherapy will be pivotal in helping him regain strength, function, and independence.

To address his postoperative needs effectively, I have devised an individualized rehabilitation plan. This plan encompasses strategies for pain management, range of motion exercises to improve knee mobility, strengthening exercises for the right thigh and calf, gait training to normalize his walking pattern, and functional restoration to aid in daily activities.

I am confident in your ability to provide Mr. Johnson with the best care and support during his rehabilitation journey. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you require any additional information or clarification regarding his condition and treatment plan.

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

 

Yours Sincerely,

Physiotherapist

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