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Jan 1, 2019/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the use of external bracing for patients (neurologically intact) with thoracic or lumbar burst fractures.
Jul 1, 2019/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations for the conservative management of persistent headaches associated with neck pain.
Your responses will be used to assess the validity, clarity and accuracy of the interpretation of the evidence.
Dec 1, 2022/CPG
Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health from the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy
May 1, 2018/Column
Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students
Jul 1, 2019/Feature
Health is affected by far more than the presence or absence of health care. PTs and PTAs can help improve the health of populations by using a wide array of strategies.
Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure
Used to determine the presence or absence of Achilles tendinopathy.
Measures passive non-weightbearing goniometric measure of rear-foot inversion and eversion range of motion
A static, partial (50%) weight-bearing descriptor of arch height in relation to truncated foot length.
Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures physical function, including tasks typically required for independent living; tasks are quantified by time, weight, and distance.
