26/06/2024
Essential Aspect of Physiotherapy: Assessment and Diagnosis
At the heart of effective physiotherapy is a thorough **Assessment and Diagnosis**. Here’s why it’s crucial:
🔍 Comprehensive Evaluation:
1. Medical History: We start with a detailed patient interview to understand your past injuries, surgeries, and current symptoms. Your lifestyle factors, like daily routines and physical activity levels, are also considered to get a complete picture.
2. Physical Examination: Observing posture, gait, and movement patterns helps identify abnormalities. Hands-on techniques assess tenderness or swelling, while specific tests check your range of motion and muscle strength.
🔧 Diagnostic Tools:
1. Imaging and Reports: If necessary, we refer to X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans to get a detailed view of internal structures.
2. Outcome Measures: Standardized tools help us assess your pain levels and functional status.
📝 Formulating a Diagnosis:
1. Identify the Primary Issue: Determining the main cause of your symptoms.
2. Understand Contributing Factors: Recognizing secondary factors like poor posture or muscle imbalances.
3. Set Baseline Metrics: Establishing initial measurements to track your progress.
🎯 Personalized Treatment Plan:
With a clear diagnosis, we create a tailored treatment plan just for you. This includes short-term goals to reduce pain and long-term goals to restore full function and prevent recurrence.
Regular re-evaluations ensure your treatment plan evolves with your progress.
