What is an Initial Needs Assessment?
The evaluation process at the beginning of a patient’s treatment journey. It involves gathering information about the patient’s condition, medical history, functional limitations, and goals. This assessment helps the physiotherapist understand the individual’s needs and develop a personalised treatment plan.
What happens during an Initial Needs Assessment?
During the INA, we provide a thorough client-centred assessment, following birth injuries, acquired brain injuries and work injuries. We work with insurance and case management companies in recommending and providing a package of care as well as identifying any equipment needs for clients.
Our techniques
Our reports are detailed and comprehensive leaving no area of need undiscovered. We are able to complete the assessment, progress and discharge proformas needed by specific companies relating to clients.
We use objective, condition specific outcome measures with all our clients to monitor change over time. Outcome measures include range of movement, photographs, video analysis, CPIP assessments, functional tests such as the timed up and go, Tinetti, Berg, GMFM, Goldsmiths Assessment of Body Symmetry and the Biodex Gait Trainer parameters.
It’s important to measure and understand change over time, we will keep you up to date with you or your client’s progress.
Benefits of having an Initial Needs Assessment
There are lots of benefits to having an Initial Needs Assessment. Some of the benefits include:
- Personalised Treatment
- Accurate Diagnosis
- Risk Identification
- Goal Setting
- Provides Clear Communication
- Patient-Centered Approach
We Can Help
We are a team of highly experienced paediatric and adult treating physiotherapists across the North West of England. We are all HCPC registered and members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
With a wealth of knowledge and skills in paediatric and adult rehabilitation, you know you’re in safe hands.
You can contact us for a free telephone consultation to discuss arranging an Initial Needs Assessment. Please get in touch below.
Next steps
We understand that the prospect of treatment can be daunting. To help make your experience as comfortable and as stress-free as possible, our team of therapists will work with you to create a bespoke therapy plan. If you’re interested in learning more about our sderial casting services or if you have any questions, please get in touch with our friendly team.
Call 01282 222720 or email info@letsgophysio.co.uk.
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Northlight Estate
Northlight Parade
Nelson
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