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Apr 6, 2021/News
The study of 1.4 million Medicare patients finds differing patient needs, but a consistent result: more therapy = better outcomes.
Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the sensory, motor, and autonomic functions of peripheral nerves are affected.
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.
Jan 26, 2021/Resource
Any provider receiving federal funds, such as Medicare, can’t legally require patients with limited English proficiency to use a family member or friend as an interpreter.
Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Used in evaluating change in gross motor function over time.
Sep 25, 2013/Test & Measure
Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for Knee Disorders
Jun 7, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses for latent spontaneous vestibular nystagmus through rapid, passive, head shaking around a vertical axis for the detection of vestibulopathies in dizzy patients.
Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure
This is a questionnaire and functional assessment used to assess knee function.
May 24, 2017/Test & Measure
A positive test warrants a radiograph and a negative test suggests the physical therapist can treat the patient without a radiograph.
A functional scale that is used to assess stage of dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
