27-11-2020 (3 hours)

Today in clinic I treated just the one client. My client is one I have treated previously with a reactive Achilles tendinopathy. For the session I looked at AROM, PROM and resisted ROM in both ankles before going through a gym session. The gym session consisted of functional movements such as squats and calf raise with isometric holds. Comparing the client to the previous session the pathology appears to be easing which supports the subjective reassessment, the client seems to be progressing well and I feel like face to face appointments are not appropriate with the reopening of gyms, I could easily write this client a gym programme that he would adhere to in order to further strengthen the Achilles tendon and reduce the risk of reinjury.  Throughout the session I felt very comfortable and confident with both my practice and use of physical therapy as a treatment modality. For the remainder of my time in clinic, after I had finished writing up my notes, we looked at CPD presentations about selected pathologies looking at special populations and gender differences. This was a good task as it allowed me to focus on one pathology and expand my knowledge. I found the other presentations very useful as it gave me an insight to other pathologies but the main reason why the session was good as it reinforced the need to take into considerations in gender differences.