A Typical NMR Session. Begins with Passive Assessment (Step 1) Written by Jocelyn Olivier on 12/31/2024. Posted in Tips & Tools for NMR Clients, Tips & Tools for NMR Practitioners. Step 1. A Typical NMR Session. Begins with Passive Assessment 46 secs Every NMR Session begins with a simple assessment. Assessing the muscle tone and patterns through passive ROM activities. Observation, Palpation and client report on symptoms is where we must begin. Initial Assessment tells where to begin Previous Next