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¶ … physical therapy: measurement evaluation physical education exercise science write a short essay question: (a)Provide examples situations an assessment professional area, (b) an assessment conducted.
Needs assessment: Physical therapy
Needs assessments in physical therapy are typically conducted during the first session a patient embarks upon with the therapist. Before meeting with the patient, the physical therapist will review the client's existing records to understand why he or she is in physical therapy, and what the client's goals are for the therapy. The physical therapist must have an idea of how long the course of therapy will be, to plan accordingly in terms of what types of exercises will be required. During the first session, the physical therapist will perform a series of diagnostic evaluations, to target areas of critical weakness and strength. The therapist will also interview the client. This will better clarify patient needs and goals for the therapy. "The physical therapy evaluation includes your history, observation of your posture and movement, and palpation -- using...
Testing for muscle strength, range of motion, and other tests may be used. Your physical therapist then plans a treatment program geared to meet your individual needs. Treatment may include mobilizing stiff joints and tissue, exercise, stretching, heat or ice, and education" (What is physical therapy, 2012, Physical Therapy Association).
Not all assessments are for the purpose of designing an entire physical therapy program, it should be noted. For example, in schools with students with special needs, the physical therapist may be asked to assess a student for his or her physical capabilities, which may then be addressed over the course of the education of the child (De Rosa-Hardy & Roberts 1989). Physical therapists may perform assessments to determine if a patient is capable of returning to work, or if an employee is capable of specific job-related tasks. However, for a patient undergoing a standard course of physical therapy after an injury or an illness, "a professional team, including a physician, rehabilitation nurse, physical therapist, occupational…
References
DeRosa-Hardy, Donna; Roberts, Pamela L. (1989). The educational needs assessment on physical therapy for special educators: Enhancing in-service programming and physical therapy services in public schools. Physical Therapy. 1:3
Millehan, Jay. (2011). Physical therapy functional assessment. Live Strong. Retrieved:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/448610-physical-therapy-functional-assessment-of-a-geriatric-patient/
What is physical therapy? (2012). Physical Therapy Association. Retrieved:
http://www.physicaltherapyassoc.com/whatis.htm
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