The Physical Therapy Evaluation
Examination
A complete history includes social history, living environment, history of current condition, functional status and activity level, medications, medical/surgical history, and current health status
Tests and measures
- Cognition and attention
- Assistive and adaptive devices
- Circulation
- Gait, locomotion and balance
- Cranial and peripheral nerve integrity
- Skin integrity
- Joint integrity and mobility
- Motor function and muscle performance
- Sensory integration
- Orthotic, protective and supportive devices
- Pain assessment
- Posture
- Range of motion
- Reflex integrity
- Self-care
- Respiration
- Environmental, home, and work barriers
- Aerobic capacity/endurance