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Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
Apr 1, 2023/Article
For one PT, a lack of meaningful literature led to an illustrious career in clinical physical therapy research.
Aug 4, 2020/Review
The proposed rule highlights the need for legislative action to give CMS more latitude in budgets and telehealth provisions.
Jan 7, 2022/Resource
We've compiled a summary on the numerous changes to 2022 Medicare regulations related to payment under the Physician Fee Schedule, the PTA differential, remote therapeutic monitoring codes, and more.
Jun 4, 2019/Perspective
Our research showed the community was unaware of physical therapy and its role in prevention, beyond catastrophic care.
Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.
Jun 10, 2019/News
The APTA-hosted event delivered object lessons in the ways health care policy affects lives in real and direct ways.
Jan 19, 2014/Clinical Summary
PTs help people with DBMD improve their quality of life.
Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure
Estimates an individual’s 10-year probability of incurring a hip or other major osteoporotic fracture.
May 22, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses delirium among patients in the intensive care unit.
