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Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS)

Jun 18, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures mobility, particularly in frail elderly people.

APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Suspected or Confirmed Osteoporosis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Related Resources The Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis (April 2022)     CPG+ Appraisal Rating 4.5 out of 7  How was this rating made? Highlights All recommendations are adapted from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) titled Management of Osteoporosis and

Multi-Directional Reach Test, Multidirectional Reach Test, Multi Directional Reach Test (MDRT), Reach in Four Directions Test (RFDT)

Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure

The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,

Diet/Nutrition Screening Tools

May 1, 2026/Test & Measure

Distal Radius Fracture Rehabilitation (CPG+)

Aug 7, 2024/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal rating 6.25 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights Twenty-three recommendations on prognosis, examination, and treatment of distal radial fracture rehabilitation; 11 of the 23 recommendations have moderate to strong evidence (pp 2-3). Decision tree algorithm provided for quick

Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FAB) for Older Adults

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures static and dynamic balance under varying sensory conditions; designed to measure balance in higher-functioning active older adults.

Rural Health Care Presents Needs and Opportunities

Jun 1, 2018/Column

Initiatives are ongoing to improve access to physical therapist services.

Identifying the Correct Codes for ICD-10 (ICD-10-CM)

Access guidelines and information on how to identify the correct codes for ICD-10.

Disability Within the Physical Therapy Profession

Jul 1, 2024/Feature

How to attract those with disabilities to the profession and support them once they're part of the community.

PTs and PTAs Shine on Long COVID Care Teams

Mar 1, 2023/Feature

How providers mesh can mean the difference between successful outcomes and a patient’s continued loss of function.