GALS

Question 1

what should you asses in gait

Answer 1

inspect from the front, back and side

Question 2

what should you asses in arms

Answer 2

asses shoulders: place hands behind head and behind back

elbows: flexion, extension. pronation, supination
wrists: extension, flexion
hands: ability to make a fist, grip strength, pinch grip, MCPJ tenderness

Question 3

what should you asses in spine

Answer 3

cervical spine: flexion, extension, lateral flexion, rotation

thoracic spine: rotation

Lumbar spine: flexion and lateral flexion

Question 4

what should you assess in legs

Answer 4

hips: flexion, internal and external rotation
knees: flexion and extension

examine for knee joint effusion

ankles : dorsiflexion and plantar flexion

feet:look at soles of feet and feel for joint tenderness

Question 5

what should you do in the introduction

Answer 5

ask about pain and ensure adequate exposure