Physical Therapy Diagnosis is the link between measured impairments in range-of-motion (ROM) and strength
and measured functional limitations (we use the OPTIMAL scale).
Physical Therapy education helps you gain skills at physical therapy diagnosis.
If you are a new graduate, new to orthopedic physical therapy or new to the concept of physical therapy diagnosis
then these videos and web pages are for you.
Furthermore, I highly recommend the following textbooks for learning the specific concepts that support physical
therapy diagnosis.
Shirley Sahrmann's book is an
important part of any physical therapists'
home library.
Whether you have two years or twenty years
experience in physical therapy, you will find
education and enlightenment in Dr. Sahrmann's
book.
I have read and re-read parts of this valuable
book many times.
Buy it now at Amazon.com.
Lori Quinn's Functional Outcomes:
Documentation for Rehabilitation is a trusted
resource for physical therapy documentation.
I still use it to sharpen my skills and prompt new
ways to instruct my therapists and students.
Buy it now at Amazon.com.
The videos below describe the simple measurement process that we use during the initial physical therapy
evaluation to discover and document impairments in range-of-motion and strength.
The physical therapist links the measured impairments to measured functional limitations.
Functional limitations are measured using the OPTIMAL scale (copyright Cedaron Medical).
The link is the Physical Therapy Diagnosis.
SIMPLETM Physical Therapy Diagnosis is the proprietary diagnosis system used by Medical Arts Rehabilitation,
Inc. for disorders affecting the legs and the lumbar spine.
and measured functional limitations (we use the OPTIMAL scale).
Physical Therapy education helps you gain skills at physical therapy diagnosis.
If you are a new graduate, new to orthopedic physical therapy or new to the concept of physical therapy diagnosis
then these videos and web pages are for you.
Furthermore, I highly recommend the following textbooks for learning the specific concepts that support physical
therapy diagnosis.
Shirley Sahrmann's book is an
important part of any physical therapists'
home library.
Whether you have two years or twenty years
experience in physical therapy, you will find
education and enlightenment in Dr. Sahrmann's
book.
I have read and re-read parts of this valuable
book many times.
Buy it now at Amazon.com.
Lori Quinn's Functional Outcomes:
Documentation for Rehabilitation is a trusted
resource for physical therapy documentation.
I still use it to sharpen my skills and prompt new
ways to instruct my therapists and students.
Buy it now at Amazon.com.
The videos below describe the simple measurement process that we use during the initial physical therapy
evaluation to discover and document impairments in range-of-motion and strength.
The physical therapist links the measured impairments to measured functional limitations.
Functional limitations are measured using the OPTIMAL scale (copyright Cedaron Medical).
The link is the Physical Therapy Diagnosis.
SIMPLETM Physical Therapy Diagnosis is the proprietary diagnosis system used by Medical Arts Rehabilitation,
Inc. for disorders affecting the legs and the lumbar spine.
How to measure rotator cuff strength.
Never use Manual Muscle Testing again! Specifically measure rotator cuff
strength using numbers and a goniometer. Establish the Medical Necessity for
Physical Therapy and show expected improvement!
Never use Manual Muscle Testing again! Specifically measure rotator cuff
strength using numbers and a goniometer. Establish the Medical Necessity for
Physical Therapy and show expected improvement!
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How to measure lumbar stability.
Use the hip external rotator muscle to help stabilize the lumbar spine.
Specifically measure the hip motion and monitor the lumbar at the same
time!
Use the hip external rotator muscle to help stabilize the lumbar spine.
Specifically measure the hip motion and monitor the lumbar at the same
time!
How to assess leg length difference.
Pick up easy-to-miss structural deformities that can affect patient function.
Provide specific information that makes you a resource for the patient and the
physician.
Pick up easy-to-miss structural deformities that can affect patient function.
Provide specific information that makes you a resource for the patient and the
physician.
How to measure scapular motion and position.
Measure pertinent aspects of the scapula that affect neck and shoulder
function. Don't forget to include interventions to improve scapular symmetry
and stability for these patients.
Measure pertinent aspects of the scapula that affect neck and shoulder
function. Don't forget to include interventions to improve scapular symmetry
and stability for these patients.
See the rest of our physical therapy measurement videos at the SIMPLE measurements page of Physical-Therapy-Videos.com.
Use these commonly available tests and measures to document the following:
Use your measurements to help make physical therapy decisions, namely...
Finally, once you've taken your measurements make your Physical Therapy Diagnosis and get Bulletproof Physical Therapy Charts and Notes!
Use these commonly available tests and measures to document the following:
- Medical Necessity for Physical Therapy
- Skilled Physical Therapy
- Expected Improvement in a Reasonable Time Frame
Use your measurements to help make physical therapy decisions, namely...
- How to set Medicare long term goals
- How to select physical therapy interventions
Finally, once you've taken your measurements make your Physical Therapy Diagnosis and get Bulletproof Physical Therapy Charts and Notes!
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Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc.
Palmetto and Bradenton,
Florida
Palmetto and Bradenton,
Florida
These videos are for
educational purposes only.
Please talk to your doctor or
physical therapist if you are in
pain, need medical advice or
are beginning an exercise
program.
educational purposes only.
Please talk to your doctor or
physical therapist if you are in
pain, need medical advice or
are beginning an exercise
program.
How to measure scapular protraction.
Use this simple measure to assess the serratus anterior/scapular protractor
muscle. It's quick and easy!
Use this simple measure to assess the serratus anterior/scapular protractor
muscle. It's quick and easy!