Specialist physiotherapy Clinical Assessments:

What Happens During a Specialist Physiotherapy Clinical Assessment?

1. History and Subjective Interview


• The physiotherapist will ask about:
• When your symptoms started
• What makes them better or worse
• How your symptoms affect your daily activities
• Your goals for treatment


2. Physical Examination


• This is an objective evaluation and may include:
• Observation: Checking your posture, movement patterns, and how you walk
• Range of Motion: Assessing how flexible your joints are
• Strength Testing: Evaluating the strength of specific muscle groups
• Musculoskeletal & Neurological Tests: Checking reflexes and nerve function, special tests to understand about your knee meniscus / cartilage etc.
• Palpation: Touching the area to check for tenderness, tissue texture, or swelling
• Specialist Assessments: Using specific tools or scales (e.g., Pain Scale, PROM on your function, Sports specific testing as necessary)




3. Red Flag Screening


• The physiotherapist will ask questions to rule out serious conditions (like infections, fractures, or cauda equina syndrome) that require urgent referral to a doctor.


4. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
• Based on the findings, you’ll receive:
• An explanation of your diagnosis
• A personalized treatment plan, which may include hands-on therapy, a home exercise program, or further referrals

What to Bring to Your Appointment

• Comfortable clothing (half trouser & T shirt, footwear / sports shoes that you may use etc
• Any relevant medical history or documentation
• A list of current medications
• Any questions you have about your condition or treatment plan

For more information on the conditions we treat and services we offer, or to book an appointment please call
020 8847 1887 or email us at reception@ealingphysio.co.uk