Assessment And Clinimetrics_ Topic 1-9 (1) (5).pdf

TOPIC 6: METHODOLOGY OF ASSESSMENT IN PHYSICAL THERAPY Assessment in physical therapy 1st step in every serious and skilled assistance Systematised for every patient. Every patient’s information must be compiled and carefully read and listen order to determine the patient’s state of health. Describe...

TOPIC 6: METHODOLOGY OF ASSESSMENT IN PHYSICAL THERAPY Assessment in physical therapy 1st step in every serious and skilled assistance Systematised for every patient. Every patient’s information must be compiled and carefully read and listen order to determine the patient’s state of health. Describe capabilities and problems that can be addressed from a PT perspective. Main sources of information: -Patient -Family -Clinical history and other professional health recordings. Filiation Name and Surname Age Contact data occupation Hobbies Medical diagnosis Reason for consultation Current medication Subjective Assessment AGE (correlation regarding the patient’s health problem) -Is the age of onset correlated to the pathology? -How does age affect in the treatment techniques selection? -Symptoms fit patient’s age? Gender (correlation regarding the patient’s health problem) -Is gender correlated with the age? -Does gender explain the problem onset? Crucial for ruling out SERIOUS PATHOLOGY * Professional and Leisure Activities -Learn rehabilitation strategies —> Return to normal life. -Detect harmful maintained positions and movements Familiar and Socio-Economic Data -Eduction level -Health insurance coverage Medical History and Current Diseases (Bring up your Questions Gently) Current Medication Pain Cardinal symptom to assess. Most frequent cause of consultation in Physiotherapy. LOCATION