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The initial physical therapist visit consists of an examination and evaluation. Typically, these are completed in one visit, but they may occur over two or more visits.
Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: history (including review of systems), physical examination, tests and measures, diagnosis, prognosis, management plan, and plan of care.
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Ethics in Practice: Physical Therapy as a Moral CommunityFeb 1, 2025
Physical Therapy as a Moral Community: Collaboration, Leadership, and Persistence
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Student Focus: APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical TherapyFeb 1, 2025
Grace Cioffi, PT, DPT, interviews Gillian McLean, PT, DPT, of APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
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Defining Moment: From PT to PatientFeb 1, 2025
How becoming the patient changed the clinical perspective of this clinician.
