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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.

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).

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in safe patient handling and mobility.

APTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Infographic

Oct 1, 2022/Infographic

APTA is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association, profession, and society. Improving DEI requires intentional action across our profession and association — action by organizations and individuals.