Kinesiology 2236A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Triceps Brachii Muscle, Biceps, Palpation
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Important points: field assessment is a concise assessment used to get general idea of how bad it is and how we are going to remove them sideline assessment is a more in-depth, routine protocol what we are doing today! Must understand why you are doing it, and what it is telling you. Includes statements provided by the patient on their symptoms. Single most important aspect of the evaluation. From this history, you develop your assessment plan/strategy. Symptom: organic manifestation which only the patient is aware of. Symptoms: pain (characteristics), numbness/tingling, nausea, head/felt pop. When and moi: were you able to continue, how did/does it feel, previous injury. Observable physical phenomenon indicative of a conditions presence: swelling, bruising, bleeding, arom, prom, strength, sensation, reflexes, special tests, pain on palpation. Expression and demeanor (pain, tired, angry) posture (protective postures, guarding, stiff, etc. ) obvious deformity/asymmetry swelling, redness quality of movement (speed, smooth, amount)