Physical Therapy Examination And Assessment - T... ◎

: Collecting data on symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle.

The assessment is the clinical reasoning portion where the therapist interprets the data collected during the examination.

: Checking reflexes, sensation, and dermatomes. Physical Therapy Examination and Assessment - T...

: Creating SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). ⚖️ Key Differences Examination Assessment Action Gathering facts and data Interpreting the data Focus "What is happening?" "Why is it happening?" Example Measuring 90° of knee flexion Concluding the patient has a joint capsule restriction 🚀 Clinical Decision Making

: Prioritizing the impairments that need the most immediate attention. : Collecting data on symptoms, medical history, and

: A brief screening of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary systems.

: Specific exercises, manual therapy, or modalities (heat/ice). : Collecting data on symptoms

: How many times per week the patient attends therapy.