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QuickDASH

May 25, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a measure of disability and symptoms in patients with musculoskeletal disorders that is region specific to the upper limb.

PTs and PTAs Working Together: A Physical Therapy Student's Enlightenment

Aug 12, 2018/Perspective

As students we need more exposure to the PT–PTA relationship before we enter the clinic.

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Provide Significant Rehabilitative Value in Postacute Care

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.

Concussion

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.

Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) and Family Confusion Assessment Method (FAM-CAM)

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Used for patients with suspected delirium.

Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS, JR)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

This is a patient-reported survey measuring overall hip health for individuals post total hip replacement (THR) by evaluating pain, function, and activities of daily living.

APTA, AOTA Postacute Care Study: Therapy Makes A Definitive Difference for Patients

Apr 6, 2021/News

The study of 1.4 million Medicare patients finds differing patient needs, but a consistent result: more therapy = better outcomes.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Pain Interference, PROMIS Pain Interference, PROMIS-PI

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

Measures the extent to which pain hinders an individual's engagement with physical, mental, cognitive, emotional, recreational, and social activities.

Neuropathic Ulcer

Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the sensory, motor, and autonomic functions of peripheral nerves are affected.

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 2nd ed, (BOT-2)

Dec 13, 2019/Test & Measure

BOT-2 measures fine and gross motor proficiency, with subtests that focus on stability, mobility, strength, coordination, and object manipulation.