What Progression Should the Therapist Make When Performing a Sensory

question 25

Multiple Choice

What progression should the therapist make when performing a sensory examination?

• A)Complete the examination by allowing the patient to indicate verbally the location of the most sensory loss.
• B)Examine each of the dermatomes completely for each modality before moving on to the next dermatome.
• C)Begin the examination distally because patients typically present with the most significant deficits distally.
• D)Perform the examination on the posterior aspect of the trunk first followed by the anterior portion and the extremities.

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