GALS Exam OSCE Flashcards
1
Q
questions to ask at the start
A
any pain or stiffness?
are you able to dress and climb the stairs?
2
Q
what are you assessing while looking at the patient?
A
gait, front side and back
all joints, deformities, curvature, musculature
3
Q
what are you assessing in the spine?
A
lumbar flexion (+measure)
cervical lateral flexion and ROM
4
Q
what are you assessing in the arms?
A
shoulder: ROM, hands behind head
Wrists/hands: inspect, pronate/supinate, MCPJ squeeze, fist, grip strength, precision movements
5
Q
what are you assessing in the legs?
A
hips/knees: ROM, crepitus, int/ext rotation, patellar tap/bulge sweep
ankles/feet: inspect, ROM MTPJ squeeze
6
Q
what extras can you offer?
A
targeted MSK exam
full body neuro and vasc exam
