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Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) for Identifying Patients with Low Back Pain Who Improve with Spinal Manipulation

Aug 21, 2017/Test & Measure

This clinical prediction rule contains five criteria for identifying adult patients with low back pain of varying levels of severity who improve with spinal manipulation.

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.

Epic Lift Capacity Test (ELC)

Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure

The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.

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).

Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Movement Disorders Society (MDS) Modified Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS)

Mar 31, 2018/Test & Measure

Used for patients diagnosed with idiopathic PD of any stage, according to the Hoehn and Yahr Staging Scale (H&Y).

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.

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.

Professional Pulse

May 1, 2019/Magazine

We've compiled highlights of stories published by PT in Motion News for a recap of reports on the physical therapy profession.

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.

Communicable and Infectious Diseases/Conditions: Rights of Patients and Providers in Physical Therapy

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the rights of patients and providers in physical therapy in relation to communicable and/or infectious diseases and conditions.