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The Magic of Measurement

May 1, 2019/Column

It can pay to get "on track."

Report: Prior Authorization Use Among Medicare Advantage Plans Raises Questions

Feb 14, 2023/News

In findings that support APTA's advocacy with CMS, an analysis of data from MA firms points to the need for greater transparency.

Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) and CHIEF Short Form (CHIEF-SF) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Free tool measures degree to which elements of the physical, social, and political environments act as barriers or facilitators to full participation for people with disabilities.

Patellofemoral Pain

May 2, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate and commonly provide treatment for patients with PFP, managing pain and restoring patellofemoral function.

Urinary Incontinence in Women

Apr 7, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate the pelvic floor muscles and develop treatment strategies to help women return to their activities.

University of California, San Diego - Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (UCSD-SOBQ) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Dec 2, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a self-report questionnaire that measures severity of shortness of breath/dyspnea during various activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with various forms of lung pathology.

Workers' Comp Research Group Sees Advantages in Early Manual Therapy for LBP

Oct 5, 2021/Review

A study of 2 million claims found that, if indicated, early manual therapy is associated with lower costs and reduced days of disability.

New Guidelines Focus on Postpartum Pelvic Girdle Pain and the PT's Role in Care

Feb 23, 2022/Review

The resource, sponsored in part by APTA, offers 23 action statements covering the care pathway.

Study: Physical Therapy After Dizziness Diagnosis Lowers Fall Risk by 86%

Sep 19, 2023/Article

Patients receiving physical therapy within three months of diagnosis reported significantly lower rates of falls as much as 12 months later.

Achilles Tendinopathy

Mar 4, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs diagnose and provide conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy, helping people return to their daily activities and preventing long-term disability.