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Second Visit - Summary of Recommended Therapy

Patient Education: Reassurance. Discuss psychosocial factors. Encourage return to work, instruct that she does not have to be totally pain-free to return to work.

Activity Modification: Review details of exercise to determine if quotas are realistic, check upon the adequacy of physiotherapy (if ordered). Review work modification.

Medication: Acetaminophen (check adherence).

Return visit: Approximately three weeks.

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