Clinical Assessment Skills for Physiotherapists

Clinical Assessment Skills for Physiotherapists provides a systematic introduction to the assessment procedures and clinical reasoning skills required in physiotherapy practice. The book explains how physiotherapists gather patient histories, identify presenting complaints, observe movement patterns, and conduct appropriate physical examinations. It covers important assessment areas including posture, gait, range of motion, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, functional ability, pain, and neurological and musculoskeletal findings. Particular attention is given to patient interviewing, observation, palpation, measurement, documentation, and interpretation of assessment results. The book emphasizes the importance of combining subjective information with objective findings to develop a clear understanding of functional limitations and guide appropriate rehabilitation planning. It also highlights communication, professional behaviour, patient safety, clinical reasoning, and accurate record keeping as essential components of effective assessment.