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Jul 1, 2018/Column
A behavioral therapist becomes a PT to enhance her ability to serve children with autism.
Nov 1, 2020/Column
Physical therapy can help heal emotional wounds, too.
Apr 19, 2022/Review
A study found that both open-repair and minimally invasive procedures resulted in outcomes similar to nonsurgical treatment.
Mar 29, 2023/Article
Don't let the May 11 end of the PHE take you by surprise: Here's a rundown of where things will stand — and how you might be affected.
May 29, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures amount of use (AOU) and quality of movement (QOM) of the affected arm in a person with hemiplegia following a stroke.
Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure
This test is used to obtain information with regard to centralization or peripheralization of pain or other symptom behavior as a response to testing in specific directions or mechanical loading.
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
Oct 14, 2025/News
On Sept. 10, the Medicare Administrative Contractor Noridian Healthcare Solutions amended its existing guidance on the regulations governing certification of the therapy plan of care. The change, which updates the guidance to reflect the new POC signature exception, comes in response to outreach and
Jun 14, 2021/News
The legislation would add PTs to the National Health Services Corps — and offer forgiveness of up to $50k in student loans.
Sep 1, 2020/Column
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