Analyse Client Health Information

Stan is a 42 year old brick layer with carpal tunnel syndrome. Stan works 50 – 60 hours a week on the tools and as a result, often has a sore neck and an aching upper back. Stan advises that his knees have been hurting in the mornings when he wakes up and that the aching doesn’t ease for at least an hour or two. Stan is overweight and commenced a regular gym routine 2 months ago. He attends 2 – 3 times per week, performing approximately 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise and 45 minutes of weightlifting training. Stan has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Stan takes beta-blockers for his blood pressure.

Question:

1. Client Background

Provide a brief summary of the clients presenting condition including the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of the condition/s presented.

2. Observations & Assessments

Outline the types of observations and assessment methods you would perform with this client (this can include the results of medical tests the client presents with).

3. Questioning

List at least 5 questions that you could ask this client to get a deeper understanding of the clients health status

4. Analysis

Based on the information provided in the case study, analyse the clients health information. (I.e. draw conclusions and highlight any other health risks that you may need to be mindful of with this client)

5. Considerations

List below anything you need to be mindful of when treating this client, i.e any potential risks, areas to avoid, treatment types to avoid.

6. Treatment Plan

Outline below your treatment plan for this client

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