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Good physiotherapy practice requires an accurate examination, assessment and recording of each patient’s physical state, taking into account individual psychosocial and environmental needs. This must be followed by continued re-assessment and review.
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Smyth, L. (1990). Examination and assessment. In: Practical Physiotherapy with Older People. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3031-6_1
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