clinical reasoning essentials Flashcards
PT diagnosis
incorporates ICF
States impairments activity, limitations, participation, limitations, and purpose, and desired result of skilled PT care
Differential diagnosis
considerations of alternative conditions which may mimic musculoskeletal
G.I. endocrine etc
Patho anatomical, diagnosis (medical)
presenting diagnosis or hypothesis from referring provider
Names, anatomical structures, or pathological processes
ACL tear
Spinal stenosis
Middle cerebral artery stroke
consider stage of tissue healing
Contradictions precautions
subjective Asterix
What’s the patient tells you that aggravates their symptoms and the patient history
Objective Asterix
The test measures that reproduce symptoms during your physical exam