Impairments Impairment is defined as "anatomical, physiological, mental, or emotional abnormalities or loss" Impairment is defined as "anatomical, physiological, mental, or emotional abnormalities or loss" PT evaluate a wide range of impairments. PT evaluate a wide range of impairments.

Impairments Impairment – based tests include:- Impairment – based tests include:- Aerobic capacity\endurance Aerobic capacity\endurance Anthropometric characteristics Anthropometric characteristics Arousal, attention and cognition Arousal, attention and cognition Circulation (arterial, venous, lymphatic) Circulation (arterial, venous, lymphatic) Cranial and peripheral integrity Cranial and peripheral integrity Ergonomics and body mechanics Ergonomics and body mechanics Gait locomotion and balance Gait locomotion and balance Integumentary integrity Integumentary integrity

Impairments  Impairment – based tests include Joint integrity and mobility Joint integrity and mobility Motor function (motor control and motor learning) Motor function (motor control and motor learning) Muscle performance (strength, power, endurance) Muscle performance (strength, power, endurance) Neuromotor development and sensory integrity Neuromotor development and sensory integrity Pain Pain Posture Posture Range of motion Range of motion Reflex integrity Reflex integrity Sensory integrity Sensory integrity Ventilation and respiration\gas exchange Ventilation and respiration\gas exchange

Choice of impairments for documentation Impairments

Impairments Impairment tests and measurements

Impairments Documenting pain

Assessment Diagnosis by physical therapy

Assessment Medical Diagnosis Medical Diagnosis COPD 2° emphysema with acute pneumonia COPD 2° emphysema with acute pneumonia PT Diagnosis PT Diagnosis Impaired coughing ability resulting in inadequate clearance of airway secretions with potential for fluid accumulation in lungs and infection Impaired coughing ability resulting in inadequate clearance of airway secretions with potential for fluid accumulation in lungs and infection

Assessment Common Mistakes in Assessment Documentation

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