Title: Discussion 14: Assessing patient progress
Course: PHT 1007 Topics in Physical Therapy > Section: Module 14

In order to effectively assess patient progress toward goals, one must have a very good foundational understanding of what is normal or expected. If you do not know what is normal or expected, it will be impossible to detect when things are abnormal or unusual. With this in mind, describe aspects of your learning, from this class and your other classes, and how what you know will be useful in assessing your patients and the effectiveness of the interventions that you select. Consider topics such as anatomy and physiology; pathological conditions; strength and range of motion; indications/contraindication/precautions with physical agents or therapeutic exercise.

Incorporate the readings into your response to the discussion question. Provide a rationale and support for your answer. Cite any references in APA style that you use to develop your answer. Be sure to read and respond to at least one of your classmates' posts.

Please make sure that your post is well-written, grammatically correct, and informative.