3:1 initial assessment

Collect Referral Source:
eg. Google, physio, Consultant, colleague – this will give us more information if the patient hasn’t filled in their form.
Please check their documents section prior to appointment.

S/ = SUBJECTIVE

***If there is acute pain, you need to check that they have seen a medical practitioner. If they have not you need to bring this up with a member of the Senior Leadership team who will clinically reason with you and see whether this client needs a referral, a phone call, or a joint session is appropriate.***
Are there any positions you aren’t comfortable in?
- What do you do that helps make your symptoms feel better? <br /> - Is there any positions or postures which make your symptoms better?
Have you seen a physio/osteo/consultant before and has that helped?
***If the answer is no, flag to member of the Senior Leadership Team***
Are you taking any painkillers?
***If the answer is yes, flag to member of the Senior Leadership Team***
Have you ever been told you have any of the following?<br /> (This is so that we can make sure that we keep your movement safe and appropriate.)<br /> Check the boxes next to anything they say yes to
- What physical activity are you currently doing?<br /> - What activity would you like be doing?
- What do you do for a living?<br /> - Do your symptoms affect your job?
If the answer is yes flag to a member of the Senior Leadership Team
- What are your expectations of coming to Pilates rehab?<br /> - What are your goals? Make them specific<br /> - What would you like to achieve?

O/ = OBJECTIVE

This should include your movement screen. It can be Polestar Pilates based or can be centred around a posture assessment and general movements such as sit to stand, standing roll down etc. <br /><br /> Include your programme design with springs and any modifications you need to make.<br /><br /> <span style="color:#10b5db;font-size:14px">Please make sure they go on every piece of equipment. </span>

A/ = ANALYSIS

What you think they need to improve on. This should be global things such as thoracic mobility, hip dissociation, spine mobility, rather than specific exercises or muscles.

P/ = PLAN

How you are going to achieve their goals – this is why the goals need to be SMART.<br /><br /> You should include timeframes and general principles rather than specific exercises.