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CMS Releases Final 2026 Medicare Advantage Rule

Apr 30, 2025/News

The rule offers limited insight into the new administration's plans for MA policy.

Upper Extremity Functional Scale (UEFS)

Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure

This is an eight-item scale that examines a person’s level of function when performing activities that are related to Upper Extremity Disorders.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Functional Composite (MSFC)

Jan 5, 2024/Test & Measure

Measures limitations and unidimensionality of prior existing functional status outcomes such as the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS).

Dementia Quality of Life Instrument (DEMQOL), and DEMQOL-Proxy

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

A 28-item self-reported measure related to health-related quality-of-life (HRQL) in patients with dementia.

Study: Exercise Therapy Important to Treating Patellofemoral Pain

Sep 20, 2022/Review

A new systematic review and meta-analysis reinforces the importance of movement in treating knee pain.

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) for Stroke

Jun 20, 2013/Test & Measure

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) for Stroke

Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

Evidence shows racial and ethnic disparities exist across a range of illnesses and health care services.

The Journey of PTs With Disabilities: Challenges and Contribution

Mar 1, 2019/Feature

PTs who themselves experience physical challenges are finding ways to leverage those situations to help others.

Rate Your Plate (RYP)

Sep 7, 2022/Test & Measure

APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function Following Chronic Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, and Brain Injury (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

Suggests that task-specific walking training should be performed to improve walking speed and distance in those with acute-onset CNS injury although only at higher intensities or with augmented feedback.