Lesson 6: Module E |Objective History
Lesson 6 | Module E
This module covers the objective examination portion of the physical therapy evaluation. We discuss common practices in physical therapy examinations and some of their inherent limitations/drawbacks, as well as ways to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the test and measures that we do implement in this part of the evaluation process.
Topics include range of motion assessment, muscle performance testing (including maximal strength, power, rate of force development, and endurance), special tests, and neurological testing. We also discuss various forms of dynamometry testing for muscle performance, including the pros and cons of the different types.
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Discussion Questions
What is your current assessment/evaluation process?
Do you place a greater importance on communicating with the patient during an assessment/evaluation, or on doing a detailed objective examination? Why?
How do you currently present evaluation findings to a patient? Does the way you do so encourage an internal locus of control, or encourage the patient to view you as a “fixer”?
What is the value in discussing uncertainty with diagnoses/prognoses?
What information are you looking to gather during your assessment/evaluation?
When coaching technique what are some of the big things you are looking for on each lift?
How do you approach the conversation of technique with someone who is overly worried about how they move?