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1
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Name step 1 in performing a postural assessment?

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ASK CLIENT TO REMOVE SHOES
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ASK CLIENT TO REMOVE APPROPRIATE CLOTHING TO VIEW LANDMARKS

2
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Name step 2 in performing a postural assessment?

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CHOOSE VIEW TO ASSESS
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ASSUME PROPER POSITION TO ASSESS

3
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Name step 3 in performing a postural assessment?

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POSITION CLIENT IN RELATION TO POSTURE GRID OR PLUMB LINE (if using one)

4
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Name this postural assessment step:

Ask client to assume relaxed, normal posture, not their idea of ‘good posture’. (Marching in place with eyes closed helps)

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STEP 4

5
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Name this postural assessment step:

Perform the visual inspection of the selected view

  • Identify positions of landmarks
  • Note the symmetry of body contours and muscles bulk
  • Remember to compare bilaterally
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STEP 5

6
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Name this postural assessment step:

Confirm or refute visual analysis with palpation (when necessary)

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STEP 6

7
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Name step 7 in performing a postural assessment?

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DOCUMENT FINDINGS

8
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Name step 8 in performing a postural assessment?

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NOTE FINDINGS THAT INDICATE FURTHER ASSESSMENT

9
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Name step 9 in performing a postural assessment?

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REPOSITION FOR NEXT VIEW