KIN 205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Soft Skills, Informed Consent, Medical History
29 Nov 2018
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Components of a biophysical evaluation including balance assessment. Subjective assessment: gather information regarding medical history, family history, social history, activity level, time and equipment available. Soft skills: be sensitive to the client and establish rapport. Address client"s questions/concerns with sensitivity and patience: be inclusive. Professionals should not hesitate to work with clients of all abilities: engage client with strategic questions. Try to gain an understating of the client"s knowledge, motivations, and confidence: demonstrate interest and acceptance. Help empower and encourage clients to embrace change with a positive outlook. Confirm readiness and consent: par q , consent form. Select assessment protocols that best suit a client"s needs: use professional judgment. Testing location and equipment: make sure all measurement tools/equipment are set-up and properly calibrated. Balance assessment: modified clinical test of sensory integration, berg functional mobility test. Flexibility assessment: assess joint range of motion using tools such as goniometers, flexometers and sit-and- reaches.
