Physiotherapy examination is a set of medical procedures, which allow the physician to determine the extent of damage to the musculoskeletal system and bodily functions. After the examination, the physician suggests a procedure to restore the physiological function.
It is not an examination you must specially prepare for. It consists of a talk between the client and the physician, and subsequent examinations. The talk is focused on finding the history of the client. The physician is interested in problems or difficulties you have, the time from when you experience problems, or discovers what problems arose. He will ask about your profession you perform, whether you do any sport, whether you have previously experienced similar problems, and if you had an injury or fracture.
This is followed by the actual examination. During the examination, the client is in underwear. The physician assesses the client's posture while standing, walking, checks the ranges of joint and spine motion when bending forward, back and to the side. These are few procedures, during which the physician can see how your body is doing.
Passive flexibility of the client is examined in a supine position. The client lies down on the bed, the physician moves the limbs of the client and determines the joint flexibility, and observes the imbalances. The physician can use a variety of medical devices, for example, centimetre, protractor, and the like. The physician pays special attention to problem areas and joints where you experience difficulties.
You will be informed about the examination result immediately after the examination. The physician determines the diagnosis and the method of treatment in the medical report. An individual treatment plan consists most often of physiotherapy treatments, exercises and physical therapy (ultrasound, electrotherapy, laser, magnetic therapy, etc.). If necessary, your physician refers you to other special examinations, most often to an X-ray, CT or MRI examination.
