What does the assessment involve?

May 7, 2020

Detailed History (Subjective):

  • History of the injury
  • Health history (current, previous injuries)
  • Medical record, medications, X-ray/ MRI reports, etc.
  • Pain evaluation (rate you pain on a scale of 1-10)

Physical Assessment (Objective):

  • Range of motion/ repeated movements
  • Strength, endurance
  • Reflexes, sensation
  • Gait analysis (how you walk)
  • Palpation (areas of pain)