Abstract/Resumo (150 words):
(Emphasize what clinicians can learn from the case. Structure to include 5 sections: Background, Case Presentation, Outcome and Follow-up, Discussion)
Keywords/Palavras-Chave: keyword1; keyword2; keyword3; keyword4; keyword5; keyword6
Background/Introdução
(Why is this case important for rehabilitation clinicians? Introduce the key knowledge translation and clinical learning concepts that this case demonstrates)
Case Presentation/Apresentação do Caso
(Provide a concise account of the case, including relevant, diagnostically important patient medical/social/family history. Ensure that personal data provided are not identified unless consent is obtained. Chronological sequence provides logical structure)
Differential Diagnosis/Diagnóstico Diferencial
(Describe in detail how the final physical therapy diagnosis was determined. Describe relevant findings from subjective and objective examination. Present a clear rationale for the diagnosis)
Treatment/Tratamento
(Detail all aspects of the care provided, including pharmacological and nonpharmacological (eg, surgery, physical therapy, supportive care, etc). Include parameters of physical therapy care when appropriate/relevant. Consider using multimedia, such as videos, to demonstrate care to learners in a more robust way)
Outcome and Follow-up/Resultados e Follow-up
(Explain outcome measures/tools used to show results. If applicable, describe any short and long-term follow-up provided)
Discussion/Discussão
(Describe mechanisms of pathology/injury, guidelines and their relevance, diagnostic pathways (using diagrams as appropriate), and the points of interest of the case)
Literature review/Revisão de Literatura
(Concisely compare the case to the literature and briefly describe the literature search, including databases, MeSH headings, and years searched. Select only those articles strictly relevant to the case reported and its discussion. Include a brief review of similar published cases, if relevant)
Clinical pratice guidelines (CPGs)/Guidelines de prática clínica
(Summarize relevant CPGs. Were exceptions to the guidelines required? Were the guidelines adapted, and, if so, how?)
Patient Perspective/Perspetiva do paciente
(Provide the patient’s perspective on the case in a short narrative format. Give the patient/next of kin the opportunity to comment on his or her experience dealing with both the condition and the care and outcome(s))
Learning Points/Pontos Aprendidos
(State in 3 to 5 bullet points what readers should remember about this case when seeing their own patients)
References/Referências Bibliográficas