Residency Curriculum Modules: Writing Outpatient Scripts with Aditya Raghunandan, MD-Writing Outpatient Therapy Scripts- Video

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Aditya Raghunandan discusses writing outpatient therapy scripts, emphasizing the importance of tailoring scripts to specific therapists (physical, occupational, speech, etc.) and patient needs. Key components include understanding the patient’s diagnosis, precautions, visit frequency, treatment duration, and aligning therapy goals between clinician and patient. Therapy progresses from managing pain and inflammation in acute stages to improving mobility, strength, neuromuscular control, and sport-specific drills in later stages. Treatment focuses primarily on therapeutic exercise, supplemented by modalities and manual therapy. Important considerations involve adapting therapy to patient conditions (e.g., cardiac issues, sensory deficits, weight-bearing restrictions), ongoing reassessment, and integrating patient education and lifestyle modification. Collaboration within interdisciplinary teams is crucial. Ultimately, therapy should be goal-oriented and personalized to patients' functional needs, ensuring adherence and long-term benefit. Raghunandan highlights the need for clear communication, accurate diagnosis, and a comprehensive, dynamic plan that evolves based on patient progress and feedback.

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outpatient therapy scripts

tailored therapy plans

therapeutic exercise

patient-specific considerations

interdisciplinary collaboration

goal-oriented rehabilitation