The Case Report, Case Study, and Single Subject Design.

The article offers information on three methods of inquiry for physical therapists and occupational therapists. The case report is a means to provide an account of a patient with an unusual condition, or the response to an innovative intervention. The case study involves comprehensive, systematic and in-depth data collection and analysis to understand the exact scenario of the case. The single subject design is characterized by repeated measurement of the results during baseline and intervention phases.