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Volunteering to Help Advance the Profession: APTA Members Rock

Apr 11, 2022/Perspective

Engaged members are the heart of APTA. In recognition of National Volunteer Month, we thank our member volunteers for their service.

What More Could I Wish For?

Jun 1, 2022/Column

A home visit to a patient with an intriguing background leads a PT back to the profession.

Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) – "6 Clicks" Inpatient Short Forms

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

The six questions on the inpatient short forms were selected from questions in the original AM-PAC.

Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)

Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure

Pain pressure threshold (PPT) is used to measure deep muscular tissue sensitivity.

Neuropathic Ulcer

Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the sensory, motor, and autonomic functions of peripheral nerves are affected.

Cervicogenic Headache

Jun 11, 2017/Clinical Summary

CGH is a condition in which pain is referred to the head and/or face from the cervical spine.

Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Generic, patient-reported measure designed to assess health-related quality of life.

Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index, Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ODI, ODQ)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

Measures disability and quality of life in individuals with low back pain (LBP).

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Mobility tool (PROMIS Mobility)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

The test is used in adult and pediatric populations with chronic conditions. The mobility subset measures an individual’s self-perceived mobility capabilities.