Client Assessments
Please review this video if you’d like explanations of the below bullet points. Use password RYT300.
Which Assessments To Complete
- Physical
- Observation of movement (through asana, movements) of known limitation
- Looking for strength/ROM deficiencies
- Example: Hip labral tear – watch client move through asanas/exercises to see what level of activity you will recommend
- Postural assessment
- The “Big 5″ Postural Assessment
- Remote students: If you did not receive the videos covering postural assessments, please let me know
- Document for reference only
- This was taught live in class or via video
- The “Big 5″ Postural Assessment
- Other ROM or Strength Testing
- Subtle Energy Assessments
- Chakra Testing (taught in this course in a separate lesson)
- Other tools you may have learned outside this course
- Such as Vibrational Assessments
- Other Assessments
- Breathing
- Notice how your client breaths
- Give tips to improve breathing
- Using the diaphragm
- Good posture
- Awareness
- Lifestyle Assessment
- Where can you offer advice if habits are contributing to issues
- Question their habits, such as
- Sleep quality/quantity
- Stress level
- Home, work and life situations
- Dietary
- We are not dieticians but you can recommend books
- You may give basic education about drinking plenty of water, eating fresh food, limiting processed foods, etc.
- Repetitive habits
- Gaming
- Clothing choice (compression, high heels)
- Hobbies
- Are they repetitive or contributing to pain or dysfunction
- Work and other ergonomics
- Other tools you may be trained in
- Such as Ayurvedic Assessments
- Breathing
- Observation of movement (through asana, movements) of known limitation
When to Assess
- First visit to establish baseline
- About 2-3 months into plan
- Again every 3-6 months
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- This is a guideline
- Your client may want to assess more frequently
- Reassessing helps client see progress
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