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Nov 13, 2024/Clinical Summary

OA may be accompanied by pain, immobility, muscle weakness, and a decrease in function and activities of daily living.

Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.

Physical therapy services represent a significant portion of Medicare expenditures in post-acute care settings.

Apr 5, 2021/Statement

Study across 1.4 million Medicare cases indicates patients receiving these therapies have better quality of life and fewer hospital readmissions.

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Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures the impact of respiratory disease on participation.

Jun 28, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures aerobic fitness; functional mobility.

Sep 24, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

Self-report or clinician-administered questionnaire to measure severity of 16 identified postconcussive symptoms.