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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. – Assessment

Information gained in accessing a client falls into two broad categories: subjective data and objective data.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. – Charting Stage

In the charting stage, the client’s care is documented in writing.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. – Muscle Strength or Weakness, Range of Motion

A five step key is used as a guide for determining and recording the strength and the weakness of muscle as well as the client’s range of motion.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. – Range of Motion (continued)

The final step in actively testing the client’s range of motion or ROM is movement of the affected joint.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. – Range of Motion

Assessment of a client’s muscle or joint function is one measure of the effectiveness of a massage therapy treatment.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. – Gait Assessment (Continued)

While observing the swing phase of a client’s gait, the therapist should look for several factors.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. – Gait Assessment

Termed gait, a person’s walking pattern should typically be smooth, coordinated, and rhythmic.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. – Functional Assessment

The entire human body is affected by misaligned bones and anomalies in muscle tension.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. – Posture or Structure

Whether sitting; standing; or lying down, the placement of a person’s body is termed posture.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. – Palpation

Palpation is touch with purpose and intent of assessment. Gentle pressure will yield valuable information.

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