Module 1

Movement and Testing:

•Purpose of client assessment

•Types of movement

•Movement hindering factors

•Normal movement

•Planes of movement

•Muscle strength testing

•Pain perception testing

Module 2

Physical Assessment:

•Physical assessment process

•Feet and ankles

•Knees

•Hips

•Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine

•Fingers, hands and wrists

•Elbows

•shoulders

Module 3

Functional Assessment:

•The functional assessment process

•Bridging

•Rolling to either side

•Other functional assessment techniques

"The M-Power Nursing - Client Assessment"

MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING VIDEOS (1996)

Three Modules + Workbook.

This video (funded by WorkCover NSW) is designed to initiate the assessment of a client's mobility to establish the most suitable handling procedure to assist the client with their daily living activities, while minimising the risk of injury to the client and the carer.