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Physical Examination Done By The Physician In addition to the detailed subjective pain evaluations a physician should perform an in depth physical examination. This should include assessment of mobility, posture, strength, spinal function, sensation, circulation, soft tissue quality, neurological integrity, gait, heart status and endurance. Individuals need to have intact cutaneous sensation and circulation for specific safe and effective applications of many physical therapy interventions. If there are dysfunctions in the sensory and circulatory systems the physician will need to carefully select treatment interventions using safety precautions relevant to the modalities chosen. Written By Dr Patty V, PsyD As Part Of A Doctoral Dissertation: Please do not copy without permission from the author Hugs and Prayers For A Better Pain Day,
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