Outcomes
Throughout a patient’s episode of care, the physical therapist works with the client, family and interdisciplinary team to generate objective, measurable goals for intervention.
The PT measures the outcome of therapy based on how the therapy impacts the client’s:
- Underlying condition or diagnosis
- Impairments (e.g. strength, range of motion…)
- Functional limitations (e.g. difficulty with sitting, walking, throwing)
- Disability (e.g. ability to participate in social routines, like play and school)
Center on Human Development and Disability,
Clinical Training Unit, University of Washington,
Box 357920, Seattle, WA 98195-7920 lend@uw.edu