Physical (Lower Limbs)
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Self-scoring is possible with some items, but examinations of
the lower limbs are best accomplished by a healthcare professional. |
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Normal expectations |
Recommended action steps |
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Lower limbs |
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Hip, knee, ankle & foot motor assessment: flexion,
extension, abduction & rotation |
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Test
for: [For each item below: pass test (score 0)/fail test (score 1)] |
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Failed tests must be reported to a neurologist |
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Power |
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Positive response to test |
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Tone |
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Positive response to test |
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Reflex |
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Positive response to test |
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Coordination |
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Positive response to test |
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Sensation |
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Positive response to test |
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Joints |
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Range of motion |
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Full range of flexion, extension, abduction & rotation at
hip, knees, ankle &toes |
Any limitations must be reported to a physician |
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Swelling/inflammation/pain |
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No swelling, no redness, no edema, no pain |
If yes, observations must be reported to a physician. |
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Shape & Growth (score 0 if within norm, otherwise 1) |
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Smooth curvature |
Deviation from norm should be checked by a physician for
underlying diseases |
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Coloration (score 0 if within norm, otherwise 1) |
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Pink |
Deviation from norm should be checked by a physician for
underlying diseases |
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Behind
knees pulse check [none/weak /normal /bounding (score 0 if normal, 1 for all
others)] |
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Normal rate = 60-100 bpm for adults, more details on pulse rate
in General appearance section |
Report to a physician if off norm |
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Posterior
tibial & dorsalis pedis pulse check [none/weak /normal /bounding (score 0 if normal, 1 for all
others)] |
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Normal rate = 60-100 bpm for adults, more details on pulse rate
in General appearance section |
Report to a physician if off norm |
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Overall score |
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Reminder:
Accumulated score of zero requires no further action. The user is encouraged to
discuss with a healthcare provider any line items scored as 1 and proceed with
remedial actions as appropriate. Save or print the table. All forms will reset
to blank state once the user exits the website.
"Prevention is better than cure" Desiderius Erasmus