Mr Daniel Lethbridge D.Lethbridge@hull.ac.uk
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
How to assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions
Lethbridge, Daniel
Authors
Abstract
A musculoskeletal assessment includes an assessment of the active and passive range of motion, muscle strength testing and factors such as tenderness and inflammation of the joints. Understanding the key components is imperative for advanced nurse practitioners and other practitioners, who are the first point of contact for patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions in primary care or other healthcare settings. This article provides a basic overview of the components that are used collectively to screen for, and assess, musculoskeletal conditions.
Citation
Lethbridge, D. (online). How to assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions. Nursing Times, 120, Article 11
| Journal Article Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Online Publication Date | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Deposit Date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Publicly Available Date | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Journal | Nursing Times |
| Print ISSN | 0954-7762 |
| Publisher | EMAP |
| Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
| Volume | 120 |
| Article Number | 11 |
| Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4508377 |
| Publisher URL | https://www.nursingtimes.net/clinical-archive/assessment-skills/how-to-assess-patients-presenting-with-musculoskeletal-conditions-21-10-2024/ |
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This is an author-created, un-copyedited version of an article accepted for publication in Nursing Times. The publisher is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this version of the manuscript or any version derived from it. The Version of Record is available online at https://www.nursingtimes.net/clinical-archive/assessment-skills/how-to-assess-patients-presenting-with-musculoskeletal-conditions-21-10-2024/.