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ACC Form Cambridge
Scenario – Osteopathic Treatment
Client: Emily, 38-year-old retail assistant
Injury: Right hip and lower back strain caused by a fall on a wet road surface while walking to the shops
📅 Initial Consultation (Covered by ACC):
Emily presented with acute right-sided hip and lower back pain after slipping on a wet surface on the footpath outside her local supermarket. She landed heavily on her right side but was able to get up and walk home. Pain increased over the following 24 hours, especially when walking, bending, or rising from a seated position.
🔍 Assessment:
Osteopath identifies:
Localised tenderness over the right gluteal and lower lumbar region
Reduced hip mobility and discomfort with weight-bearing
Lumbar muscle guarding and slight pelvic rotation
Mild swelling noted in the right hip area
ACC Form Cambridge (ACC45) completed and submitted under code SP5 – Lumbar sprain/strain. Claim accepted.
👐 Treatment Plan (ACC funded):
6 osteopathic sessions over 4–5 weeks
Soft tissue release to gluteal and lumbar musculature
Gentle pelvic and spinal articulation
Movement advice to avoid aggravation, plus walking modification guidance
Home exercises: gentle stretches and gradual reintroduction to functional movement
📈 Progress Review:
By session 4, Emily reports:
75% reduction in pain and improved mobility
Able to walk longer distances without discomfort
Improved sleep and confidence with daily tasks
Minor residual stiffness addressed with targeted stretching
