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What does the 'S' in the SINSS model stand for?
What does the 'S' in the SINSS model stand for?
In the patient case provided, which activity exacerbates the patient's pain?
In the patient case provided, which activity exacerbates the patient's pain?
Which of the following is considered 'objective' data?
Which of the following is considered 'objective' data?
What is the importance of retesting the asterisk sign in treatment sessions?
What is the importance of retesting the asterisk sign in treatment sessions?
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What is a key aspect of the Symptom Behavior Model?
What is a key aspect of the Symptom Behavior Model?
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What does the clinical reasoning process include?
What does the clinical reasoning process include?
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What aspect of the SINSS model helps determine the aggressiveness of examination or intervention techniques?
What aspect of the SINSS model helps determine the aggressiveness of examination or intervention techniques?
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In the context of clinical reasoning, why is severity assessed?
In the context of clinical reasoning, why is severity assessed?
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Which model is used to systematically approach clinical reasoning in physical therapy?
Which model is used to systematically approach clinical reasoning in physical therapy?
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Which of the following best describes clinical reasoning?
Which of the following best describes clinical reasoning?
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How is the 'Severity' in SINSS typically evaluated?
How is the 'Severity' in SINSS typically evaluated?
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What is the suggested approach to treating low irritability according to its management principles?
What is the suggested approach to treating low irritability according to its management principles?
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Which type of pain is described as 'sharp, severe, intolerable'?
Which type of pain is described as 'sharp, severe, intolerable'?
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Which type of back pain is associated with morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes?
Which type of back pain is associated with morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes?
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What type of pain might be described as 'burning, pressure-like, stinging, aching'?
What type of pain might be described as 'burning, pressure-like, stinging, aching'?
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How is the stage of pain determined in relation to its duration?
How is the stage of pain determined in relation to its duration?
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Which of these symptoms belong to the 'Improving' stability category?
Which of these symptoms belong to the 'Improving' stability category?
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What factors are crucial in the Symptom Behavior Model for managing cervical spine?
What factors are crucial in the Symptom Behavior Model for managing cervical spine?
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What is characteristic of viscerogenic pain?
What is characteristic of viscerogenic pain?
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Which factor is NOT considered when assessing the 'Nature' of a patient's condition?
Which factor is NOT considered when assessing the 'Nature' of a patient's condition?
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What is the onset difference between mechanical and inflammatory back pain?
What is the onset difference between mechanical and inflammatory back pain?
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Study Notes
Clinical Reasoning
- Clinical reasoning is a complex cognitive process for evaluating and managing a patient's medical problem
- It includes diagnosing the patient's problem, making a therapeutic decision, and estimating the prognosis
- It differentiates physical therapists from personal trainers
- It's an essential skill in clinical practice
Objectives
- Understand clinical reasoning and its importance
- Apply the SINSS model of clinical reasoning
- Understand the Symptom Behavior Model of clinical reasoning
- Apply SINSS to patient cases
SINSS Model
- A useful model for systematic clinical reasoning
- Used to determine diagnosis
- Assists in treatment/referral decisions
- Helps make intervention decisions
- Educates patients on prognosis
- Components include Severity, Irritability, Nature, Stage, and Stability
Severity
- Measured on a 0-10 numerical pain rating scale
- Evaluates the impact of pain on daily activities (e.g., work, recreation)
- Determined using high, moderate, or low ratings.
Irritability
- Ratio of aggravating factors to easing factors
- How long it takes for pain to calm down once an aggravating factor is removed
- Important factor in determining aggressiveness of exams or interventions
- Can be high, moderate, or low
Nature
- Includes specific diagnosis or condition and the type of pain
- Types of pain include Nociceptive (mechanical or inflammatory), Neuropathic, Central, Viscerogenic, and Autonomic.
- Example: Mechanical back pain vs Inflammatory back pain
Stage
- Acute (less than 3 weeks)
- Subacute (more than 3 weeks but less than 6 weeks)
- Chronic (greater than 6 weeks)
- Affects interventions based on tissue healing timeframes
Stability
- Indicates the progression of symptoms over time
- Categories are Improving (symptoms decrease), Worsening (symptoms increase), No Change, or Inconsistent (sometimes better, sometimes worse)
Symptom Behavior Model
- Framework for testing hypotheses developed through SINSS
- Hallmark is Test-Treat-Retest
- Patient's role is not to determine improvement, but for the therapist to show it
- Includes asterisk signs (activities that reproduce symptoms or “comparable signs") and objective and subjective data to track improvement
- Retest asterisk signs after interventions
- Ask about patient's subjective issues and how interventions help them
Application (Patient Case)
- Case of a 37-year-old male with acute low back pain after squatting.
- Pain was 7/10 initially, lessened to 5/10
- Pain described as deep ache with sharp stabs
- Cannot sit for more than 10 minutes
- Has to stand and walk around for pain to calm
- Reaching to knees leads to pain
- Rotation is limited bilaterally
SINSS (Patient Case)
- Determine SINSS for this patient with justification
- Determine subjective and objective asterisk(s)
- Discuss in class.
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This quiz explores the intricate process of clinical reasoning essential for physical therapists. It focuses on the SINSS model and its application to patient cases, helping to diagnose issues and make informed therapeutic decisions. Understanding the Symptom Behavior Model also plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes.
