PLOF
Medical abbreviation · Rehabilitation
| Stands for | Prior level of function |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
PLOF stands for Prior level of function, a rehabilitation abbreviation.
Patient's functional abilities before the current illness or injury, such as walking without a device, driving and living alone. It sets realistic rehabilitation goals and discharge plans.
Example: PLOF: independent without AD, drove, lived alone in single-story home.
Usage notes
Usually gathered from the patient and family at the first evaluation. A patient who used a walker beforehand has different goals from one who ran marathons. Payers expect PLOF in documentation to justify the need for skilled therapy.
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- OKC – Open kinetic chain
- OT – Occupational therapy
- PM&R – Physical medicine and rehabilitation
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- PRE – Progressive resistive exercise
- PROM – Passive range of motion
- PT – Physical therapy
- PWB – Partial weight bearing
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.