Sample Examinations and Interventions
Safely, reliably, and efficiently perform appropriate examinations and interventions. See appendix for listing of sample (incomplete) examinations and interventions, listed by program.
Sample Examinations
- cognitive/mental/ emotional status
- endurance
- skin integrity
- sensation
- strength
- joint mobility
- joint motion and play
- muscle tone and reflexes
- movement patterns
- coordination
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- balance
- developmental skills
- pain
- posture
- gait
- functional abilities
- assistive devices and equipment
- cardio-pulmonary status
- segmental length, girth, and volume for patients
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Sample Interventions
- therapeutic exercises to improve strength, ROM, or endurance
- developmental activities
- gait activities
- prosthetic and orthotic training
- wound care
- wheelchair training
- neurosensory techniques
- thermal agents
- physical agents and mechanical modalities
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- massage
- electrotherapy
- balance and coordination training
- positioning techniques
- cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation
- manual therapy techniques
- functional activities, bed mobility, and transfers
- airway clearance techniques
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