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The functional assessment is used to indicate the limitations that a patient is experiencing along with the pain that is incurred when the activity is performed.  A functional assessment is more complete than the activities of daily living as it assesses the activities that a person must perform on a daily basis in greater detail.


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Functional Assessment
The functional assessment justifies the need for chiropractic care.  By indicating the limitations and associated pain levels, chiropractic treatment is justified especially as progress is shown.