Review of Systems vs System's Review

• Heart rate
• Blood pressure
• Respiratory rate
• Presence of edema

• Respiratory rate
• Heart rate
• Blood pressure
• Presence of edema

• Gross coordinated movement
• Balance
• Gait and locomotion
• Transfers and transitions
• Gross motor function
• Motor control and motor learning

• Gross symmetry
• Gross range of motion
• Gross strength
• Height and weight when relevant

• Skin color
• Skin integrity
• Texture / pliability
• Presence of scar formation

There is no separate APTA endocrine systems-review category. Findings may direct examination toward:

• Cardiovascular / pulmonary status
• Neuromuscular status
• Integumentary status
• Musculoskeletal status

There is no separate APTA gastrointestinal systems-review category. Positive findings should guide additional questioning, examination of relevant systems, and consideration of referral when indicated.

There is no separate APTA genitourinary systems-review category. Findings may require additional neurologic or musculoskeletal examination and consideration of referral.

• Edema
• Skin color and integrity
• Cardiovascular / pulmonary status
• Additional vascular or lymphatic examination when indicated

There is no separate APTA immune systems-review category. Findings should direct examination toward the involved physical systems and consideration of referral when appropriate.

Constitutional findings do not correspond to one isolated systems review. They should prompt examination of the system or systems suggested by the history and may influence the need for consultation or referral.