HOPS
H - History
O - Observations
P - Palpation
S - Special Tests
O - Observations
P - Palpation
S - Special Tests
History
Asking Questions:
Onset
Provocation
Quality
Region / Radiation
Severity
Time
SAMPLE
Signs / symptoms
Allergies
Meds
Pertinent past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading up to event
Provocation
Quality
Region / Radiation
Severity
Time
SAMPLE
Signs / symptoms
Allergies
Meds
Pertinent past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading up to event
Observations
Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Puncture
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
Contusions
Abrasions
Puncture
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
Palpation
Bony and soft tissue palpation.
The athlete must be relaxed for better palpation.
Start with light pressure then gradually add deeper pressure.
The athlete must be relaxed for better palpation.
Start with light pressure then gradually add deeper pressure.
Special Tests
Active Range of Motion - first movement assessment. Apply force and resistence.
Passive Range of Motion - athlete must remained relaxed to remove influence of contractile tissue.
Resisted motions - evaluate status of contractile tissue and uses a different grading system used to identifyu severity.
Passive Range of Motion - athlete must remained relaxed to remove influence of contractile tissue.
Resisted motions - evaluate status of contractile tissue and uses a different grading system used to identifyu severity.