Test all pregnant patients for the presence of diastasis recti before performing any abdominal exercises. This test should be repeated throughout the pregnancy and appropriate modifications made to existing exercises.
Instruct patients to perform a self-test on or after the third postpartum day for optimal accuracy. Until 3 days after delivery, the abdominal musculature has inadequate […]

• Examination and evaluation of a patient’s preoperative impairments and functional status to establish a baseline for documenting postoperative improvement
• Opportunity to identify and prioritize a patient’s needs and understand a patient’s goals and functional expectations after surgery
• A basis for establishing rapport for enhanced continuity of care after surgery
• A mechanism for patient education […]

A patient’s history, a systems review, and specific tests and measures provide information to determine impairments and functional limitations that can arise from lymphatic disorders and the presence of lymphedema. Key components in the examination process that are particularly relevant when lymphatic dysfunction is suspected or lymphedema is present are summarized in this section.Other tests […]

Examination is the evaluation of the patient with pulmonary dysfunction and determination of a diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention plan are based on the findings derived from a comprehensive examination, including a history, systems review, and specific tests and measures.
Components of the Examination
A comprehensive examination of a patient with known or suspected dysfunction related to primary […]

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 […]