For reimbursement as well as to measure patient progress it is important for physical therapist to write goals including short term and long-term goals. My first short term goal was the “Pt will be able to sit on edge of mat with no assistance for 2 minutes 3/5 times in 3 weeks to help with toileting.” It is important for this patient to be able to be independent in sitting and one of the main tasks we do seated is toileting. By giving this patient independence in this task he will be able to get closer to staying at home by himself and returning to his prior level of function. The second goal I chose was the “Pt will increase AROM in L knee by 10 degrees in 3 weeks to help with ambulation and climbing stairs.” It is important for this patient
