Psychological assessments are not typically conducted by physical therapists.

The first step in the process of conducting a physical therapy assessment is to review the patient's medical history in order to gather information about their current condition, past medical history, and current medications.

The purpose of a physical examination in a physical therapy assessment is to assess the patient's range of motion, strength and endurance, balance and coordination.

The Short Form-36 Health Survey is a generic health status questionnaire that is not specific to physical therapy.

The purpose of interpreting the findings of a physical therapy assessment is to identify the patient's impairments, determine the patient's functional limitations, and develop a treatment plan.

Cognitive impairment is not typically identified in a physical therapy assessment.

Difficulty swallowing is not typically identified in a physical therapy assessment.

The purpose of developing a treatment plan in physical therapy is to address the patient's impairments, improve the patient's functional limitations, and prevent future injuries.

Medication is not typically included in a physical therapy treatment plan.

A physical therapy assessment should be repeated every 2-4 weeks to monitor the patient's progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.

The most important factor to consider when conducting a physical therapy assessment is the patient's goals.

Quality of life is not typically used as an outcome measure in physical therapy.

The most important thing for a physical therapist to do after completing an assessment is to discuss the findings with the patient.

The patient plays an important role in the physical therapy evaluation and assessment process by providing accurate information about their condition, participating in the assessment process, and following the treatment plan.

The ultimate goal of physical therapy evaluation and assessment is to improve the patient's quality of life.