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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Clinical Practice Guideline

Aug 22, 2022/CPG

This updated guideline from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) addresses the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries of the knee for both skeletally immature and skeletally mature patients. A patient-friendly summary and educational materials for clinicians are also

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Practical Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines, 5th Edition

Mar 15, 2022/CPG

This comprehensive guideline, sponsored by the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association, includes a section on physical therapy management as well as general considerations.

Respiratory Management of Patients With Neuromuscular Weakness

Mar 13, 2023/CPG

This joint guideline by the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society covers the prevention of acute exacerbations experienced by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. See recommendations 4 and 5 for information on pulmonary rehabilitation.

Neck Flexor Muscle Endurance Test

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures, in supine, the ability to lift the head and neck against gravity for an extended period.

Jules M. Rothstein Golden Pen Award for Scientific Writing

Awards

This award recognizes a member who has demonstrated superior writing skills in one or more articles published in Physical Therapy, and who has collaborated with or encouraged others to make similar contributions to PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

May 22, 2024/Clinical Summary

Physical therapy interventions can increase the chances that the patient will return to preinjury activity levels and prevent a recurrence.

Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) - Achilles Tendinitis

Feb 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures strength and power of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon complex; part of a test battery shown to be reliable and valid for evaluation of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS)

Aug 28, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses gross infant motor skills from ages 0 to 18 months.

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Jun 6, 2019/Test & Measure

Measures depression and suicidal ideation in elderly people.

APTA, ASHA, AOTA to Congress: Let's Take on the Fee Schedule — Here's How

Jun 28, 2023/News

Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.