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Aug 5, 2020/Clinical Summary
The brachial plexus is a vital network of nerves originating from the ventral rami of C5 through spinal nerve T1 transmitting signals for the entire upper extremity to supply both motor and sensory input.
Mar 8, 2015/Test & Measure
Joint position error includes input from not only joint receptors but also muscles, tendons, capsules, and skin.
Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure
Self-report or clinician-administered questionnaire to measure severity of 16 identified postconcussive symptoms.
Aug 1, 2022/CPG
This update of a 2016 guideline provides assistance to physical therapists in the decision-making process when treating patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) or diagnosed with a lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LE DVT).
FSS is a unidimensional self-report questionnaire that measures how fatigue impacts one’s ability to function in the last week.
Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure
The BESS test was developed as an outcome measure of postural stability. It is often used in the population of athletes with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.
Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure
A 28-item self-reported measure related to health-related quality-of-life (HRQL) in patients with dementia.
Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure
This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.
Oct 5, 2023/Test & Measure
SCARED is a quick and easy screening tool that combines input from parents and children.
Jun 1, 2019/Column
Sometimes you need to walk away. But that's not all.