Yesterday I saw the patient with osteoperosis twice. On each occasion I did an objective assessment which included things such as sitting balance, posture, ROM and sensation testing. I felt I assessed some of these effectively however I thought my ROM measuring with the goniometer wasn't very accurate as there were a couple of positions that I was unable to put the patient in which were needed to obtain an accurate measurement which put me out a bit. I was also quite conscious of time and so rushed through the measuring. Next time I will ask my supervisor about any possible alternative positions the patient can be in that would still give me an accurate reading. I also did a few treatments such as passive accessory mobs and stretches. I felt more comfortable doing the treatment than doing the objective. I think I could have first decided exactly what I wanted to achieve by doing the objective and maybe this would have guided the assessment better. I felt I did the mobilisations quite well, especially as we have just covered them at uni.
Overall I could have managed my time better on both occasions so this is something I'll have to work on in the next few weeks but I feel I have developed a good rapport with the patient.
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