Physical Therapy Initial Evaluation

A PT examination involves a patient's physical testing and assessment to understand their condition. At the same time, an evaluation analyzes the physical examination and findings to diagnose and devise a treatment plan.

An initial evaluation in physical therapy is the first comprehensive assessment of a patient, including reviewing medical history, conducting physical tests, and setting goals to inform the treatment plan.

Assessment systematically collects information about a patient's condition through tests and observations. Evaluation is interpreting assessment data to make clinical patient care decisions.