Practice BIRP Name:

Masyn Upchurch

Pt. is a 47 y/o male with prolonged back & knee strain. Pt. engaged in a 1 hr. yoga

session on 04/30/2012.

Behaviors: Pt. A&Ox3 & displayed + LTM. Pt. able to amb c forearm crutches & full leg

braces on both legs. Pt. experienced difficulty balancing & ROM in LE due to weakened

leg & core muscles. Pt. displayed outlook on life, AEB, I had basically given up, in

reference to potential to walk unassisted. Pt. displayed indifference to self-care & poor

self-esteem as well, due to outlook.

Intervention: Yoga

Response: Pt. started out able to amb c Mod I Assistance & progressed to walking,

running, & completing yoga workouts independently. Pt. was initially able to maintain

poses for a maximum of 3 seconds before they needed to reach out to prevent falling. As

pt. progressed, balance & core strength , AEB ability to hold poses longer & attempt

more difficult poses. LE strength also , AEB pt.s progressive ability to walk

independently. Pt. maintained + outlook on challenges, stating, Just because I cant do it

today, doesnt mean Im not going to be able to do it someday. Pt. built confidence &

self-esteem, AEB drastic changes to appearance, i.e. haircut & shaving.

Plan:

1) Pt. will core & individual leg strength by adding use of bosu ball to applicable

poses.

2) Pt. will UE strength by adding bosu ball planks to sessions.

3) Pt. will flexibility by stretching legs c the intention of being able to comfortably

place them behind head.

Print: _______________________________________ Sign: ________________________________

Date: _______________________________________ Time: ________________________________

ROM- Range of Motion

A&Ox3- Alert & Oriented to Person, Place, & Time

LE- Lower Extremities

LTM- Long Term Memory

amb- Ambulate