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Jul 20, 2022/Roundup
Public health emergency renewal, physical activity drop, rise of BA.5, possible inflammatory link to long COVID, and more.
Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures walking speed in meters per second (m/s) over a short duration.
Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures physical function, including tasks typically required for independent living; tasks are quantified by time, weight, and distance.
Mar 24, 2021/Roundup
When it comes to CMS, there's no such thing as "off-season." Here's how we're engaging with the agency on multiple fronts.
Aug 19, 2024/Article
Outpatient services for many Medicare Advantage patients are impacted, but UHC's Gold Card program could provide some relief.
Jan 5, 2021/News
One of the best ways to honor the physical therapy profession's proud past is to invest in its future.
Jul 14, 2021/News
APTA's celebration of National Physical Therapy Month will include spotlights on members who do volunteer work. You could be among them.
Aug 18, 2023/News
The changes, which affect outpatient physical therapy, DME, and home care, are part of a UHC effort to reduce administrative burden.
Nov 13, 2024/Clinical Summary
OA may be accompanied by pain, immobility, muscle weakness, and a decrease in function and activities of daily living.