Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment

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What is one of the primary goals in doing assessments during intake interviews?

Perform functional assessments

Formulate a treatment plan and goals

Investigate general health status

Gain the client's trust (correct)

What should you avoid doing when formulating a treatment plan and goals?

Collaborating with the client

Sharing your knowledge and expertise

Making statements in the form of directions (correct)

Using professional terminology

What is essential to consider when conducting range of motion assessments?

Focusing on postural muscles

Asking the client to assist with movements of the joint

Ignoring your expectations for ROM

Comparing a joint's movement to its counterpart (correct)

What is the first priority in an intake interview?

Get the information that will keep the client safe Signup and view all the answers

When limited to a 10-minute assessment during your intake interview, what should you always do?

Investigate general health status, pain and inflammation, medication and medical treatment side effects Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to do in intake interviews to gain client trust?

Gain client trust with good eye contact and sharing your knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What should you do in range of motion assessments?

Ask the client to make all movements of the joint unassisted Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence: The most important reason to perform assessments is that assessment information will help to ___________.

Develop a successful treatment plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus when selecting a modality or technique in massage therapy?

Keeping clients safe Signup and view all the answers

Pain that is located deeper in the body may be classified as what type of pain?

Visceral pain Signup and view all the answers

What is an efficient way to accumulate client information?

Integrating assessments into the intake interview Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor to consider when directing assessments?

An action that requires greater joint force and impact Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of well-conducted assessments and treatment plans?

Engaging clients and improving retention Signup and view all the answers

What can make determining side effects of medications more complicated?

Drug interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a treatment plan?

It changes as the client's condition changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of palpating a client in massage therapy?

To formulate a treatment plan Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Goals of Intake Interviews

Gain the client's trust and perform functional assessments
Build trust with good eye contact and sharing knowledge

Formulating Treatment Plans and Goals

Collaborate with clients to establish a treatment plan
Avoid using statements that come across as directive or forceful
Example: avoid saying "I insist" or "You need..."

Range of Motion Assessments

Ask clients to make unassisted movements of the joint
Be aware of shortened postural muscles when clients are stressed
Compare joint movement to its counterpart
Ignore expectations and test the client's actual range of motion

Priorities in Intake Interviews

Ensure client safety by gathering necessary information
Observe the client with intent and make functional assessments

Time-Efficient Assessments

When limited to a 10-minute assessment, prioritize examining posture, general health status, pain, inflammation, medication, and medical treatment side effects
Observe the client with intent

Importance of Assessments

Assessment information helps keep clients safe and informs modality/technique choices
Assessments help define starting points for valid evaluations and engage clients

Efficient Accumulation of Client Information

Combine posture and gait assessments with range of motion and muscle strength tests
Integrate assessments into the intake interview and link health form information to client reports

Factors Directing Assessments

Consider actions that require greater joint force and impact
Consider changes in client weight and fitness level

Benefits of Well-Conducted Assessments

Enhance professional skills and define starting points for valid evaluations
Engage clients and increase retention rates, leading to benefits for the massage practice

Treatment Plans and Medications

Determine side effects of medications, considering drug interactions and common adverse reactions
Treatment plans involve setting goals and choosing modalities that adapt to the client's changing condition

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Description

This quiz assesses knowledge of physical therapy assessment and treatment approaches, including intake interviews and goal setting.