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History
The history usually precedes the systems
review and the tests and measures
components of the examination, but it
may also occur concurrently
It is estimated that 80% of the necessary
information to explain the presenting
patient problem can be provided by a
thorough history
Examination
Systems review
The systems review is the part of the
examination that identifies possible health
problems that require consultation with,
or referral to, another health care
provider
Examination
Scanning examination
The purpose of the scanning examination
is to help rule out the possibility of
symptom referral from other areas, and
to ensure that all possible causes of the
symptoms are examined
Used when there is no history to explain
the signs and/or symptoms, or when the
signs and/or symptoms are unexplainable
Examination
Range of motion
The range of motion examination should
determine the exact directions and types
of motion that elicit the symptoms
Active
Passive
Active range of motion