GALS

Question 1

General inspection

Answer 1

Walking aids…

Pain… etc

Question 2

Gait

Answer 2

Gait: smooth, symmetrical, turning
Neutral position: alignment and weight bearing, posture, limb and spine alignment, muscle bulk and symmetry, elbow and knee flexion, iliac crest height, popliteal swelling, foot deformities

Question 3

Arms

Answer 3

Hands behind head - shoulder external rotation and abduction, elbow flexion
Hands - swelling
               deformities 
               MCP squeeze 
               extension and abduction
               grip strength 
               fingers to thumb 
               function

Question 4

Legs

Answer 4

Hip: passive internal rotation
Knee: flexion, extension, patella tap
Foot: MTP squeeze, swelling, deformities

Question 5

Spine

Answer 5

Lordosis, scoliosis, kyphosis
Cervical: lateral flexion
Lumbar: flexion