Physical Possibilities Assessment

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Counselor received the physical capacities assessment form back from Fran's primary doctor, Dr. Chirco. The form states that she is diagnosed with 1)lumbar pain, 2) radiculopathy, which is a pinched nerve that occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons, 3) Anterior Tibial Tendonitis which is a muscle that originates in the upper two-thirds of the lateral surface of the tibia and inserts into the medial cuneiform and first metatarsal bones of the foot, and 4) a bone spur which is an outgrowth of bone that can occur along the edges of a bone.

She currently sees the doctor for pain control and is just taking Ibuprofen for pain. She recommends that Fran follow-up with

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