Typical Assessment

The Lurker · Post by **The Lurker** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:57 pm

What does a typical assessment consist of?

Emmur · Post by **Emmur** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:01 pm

when I went to the doctor about my balance, he tested my strength, walking, coordination and reflexes

basically you walk up n down, walk heel to toe, walk on toes, walk on heels.
and push you arm up against the dr's to test strength.
and test knee and elbow reflexes with a tendon hammer
and I also had to do Rhomberg's test where you stand with feet together and close your eyes and see if you fall over doing that

I haven't got as far as being told I have Dyspraxia by a Dr as I was referred from occupational health to a GP and I only just saw a neurologist, and it could be something else but similar, but if you go to a dr about balance these are the tests they do

also I have to get a brain scan and electrode tests to see my brain patterns and nerve impulses, and they took blood to rule out possible genetic diseases

The Lurker · Post by **The Lurker** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:03 am

What about things such as memory? How do they test that?

Emmur · Post by **Emmur** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:01 am

I have no idea, my neurologist is going to refer me to a neuro psychologist so hopefully will find out soonish!