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Chapter-17 General Neurological Assessment

BOOK TITLE: Neurological Examination for Physiotherapists

Author
1. Shah Chaitali
ISBN
9789352703227
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14249_18
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
1. Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Chapter keywords
General neurological assessment, case history, associated problem, vital sign, pain assessment, observation, palpation, examination

Abstract

This chapter focuses on general neurological assessment. Case history include history of presenting condition, information about vertigo, information about mental symptom, and information about disturbance in sleep rhythm. Diabetes, blood pressure, cardiac disease, and orthopedic dysfunction are the associated problems. General appearance during pain assessment shows agitation, vomitus, and urinary or fecal incontinence. A detailed description on pain assessment during observation, palpation, and examination has been provided in this chapter.

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