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Recording of pGALS Findings

A simple format is proposed which can be simply entered into the patient's record

	Appearance	Movement
Gait	*Normal*	Normal
Arms	Normal	Normal
Legs	Swelling behind left knee	Normal
Spine	Normal	Normal

Photo: Popliteal Cyst (Baker's Cyst) Behind Left Knee.

Baker's cyst behind knee (popliteal cyst)

A further example of recording of pGALS - both in response to the screening questions and the examination findings is given below.

A pdf download of a pGALS 'Record your Findings' Proforma is available