L2: Principles of Assessment and Management

Question 1

what is a brief format of the assessment

Answer 1

• listen (history and background)
• look (observation)
• test (individual structures, ROM & strength)
• record (an accurate accound of findings)
• assess (remember to involve in the patient)

Question 2

what is the aim of an objective assessment

Answer 2

• reproduce all or parts of the patients symptoms
• determine the pattern, quality, range, resistance and pain response for each movement
• identify factors that have predisposed or arisen from the disorder
• obtain signs on which to reassess the effectiveness of treatment

Question 3

what happens after the objective assessment

Answer 3

• formulate a problem list in agreement with the patient
• agree and record SMART goals

Question 4

what does treatment aim to do

Answer 4

releive pain and increase functional ability

Question 5

what are the types of treatments

Answer 5

• joint treatment (to effect a change in joint)
• muscle treatment (to effect a change in muscle)
• nerve treatment (to effect a change in nerves)

Question 6

NHS rehabilitation priciples

Answer 6

• to focus on good outcomes
• centre treatment around people’s needs
• to aim high and include vocational outcome
• to make the process active and enabling