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Coronavirus Update: Feb. 23

Feb 23, 2022/Roundup

Revised physical therapy guidelines, new subvariant, link between long COVID and type 2 diabetes, and more.

Falls Responsible for 90% of Injury-Related ED and Hospital Visits Among 65+

May 27, 2021/Review

A new report from CDC highlights the need for more emphasis on falls prevention — including referrals for physical therapy.

Cincinnati Knee Rating System (CKRS)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a questionnaire and functional assessment used to assess knee function.

Compliance Matters: Identifying Dual Eligibles and Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries

Feb 1, 2018/Column

What to do when patients qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) for Cerebral Palsy

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to classify mobility based on distances used in the home, school, and community and assistive devices used.

Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)

Jul 21, 2022/Test & Measure

This summary measures an individual's chances of having dozed off or fallen asleep during different activities in daily life and contains information on the use of this assessment in patients who experience daytime sleepiness.

Message to This Year's Graduates From APTA CEO Justin Moore

May 12, 2021/Perspective

"You enter a new century of physical therapy in the United States like no other class before you."

Overcoming Patient Misbeliefs

Dec 1, 2015/Feature

Patients may hold strong beliefs about their health or health care that are not supported by evidence or facts. How can you best educate individuals without alienating them-and still promote optimal outcomes?

Declaration of (Unlikely) Independence

Dec 1, 2015/Column

Why the majority of workers are employees in the eyes of the law.

Veteran and Emerging Leaders Share Their Views During a Challenging Year

Dec 1, 2021/Feature

Up-and-coming and established PTs and PTAs weigh in on major issues facing the profession.