Continued from Patient-Client Management Model (Part 1)
Prognosis—the predicted optimal level of functional improvement within a time frame—will also help determine intervention strategies. Predicting the level of improvement guides the intensity, duration, and style of intervention. The combination of diagnosis and prognosis is used to justify physical therapy management. The prognosis for […]

The Patient-Client Management Model has five components: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention. The end result of this model is effective outcomes.
Examination is the first step of the process. It has three parts: the history, systems review, and tests and measures. The examination should be thorough and use all sources, including […]