How Physiotherapists Assess Load Tolerance in Clinical Practice
- Fysiobasen

- Jan 12
- 6 min read
Load tolerance is a fundamental, yet often implicit, concept in physiotherapy and refers to the body’s capacity to handle physical, neural, and psychosocial stress over time without persistent symptom exacerbation or functional decline. In clinical practice, accurate assessment of load tolerance is essential for guiding progression, preventing relapse, and ensuring that interventions promote adaptation rather than further dysregulation.








