What is the best option to assess the relative discomfort that a client is experiencing?

A client walks into your office with a slight limp. He states he is experiencing pain in his right hip. He also claims to not know the origin of his discomfort.

What is the best option to assess the relative discomfort that a client is experiencing?
A . subjective pain scale
B. objective pain scale
C. passive range of motion testing
D. active range of motion testing

View Answer

Answer: A

Explanation:

A subjective pain scale is a useful assessment protocol to determine the relative discomfort that a client is currently experiencing. Often a scale between 1-5 or 1-10 is used with 1 being the lowest amount of discomfort and either 5 or 10 being an unbearable and extreme pain. Most often, a therapist wants to remain under 4 or 8 respectively for an effective yet comfortable treatment.