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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines

Feb 1, 2015/CPG

These guidelines are for physicians/providers treating individuals qualifying under Colorado's Workers' Compensation Act.

Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test (FRT)

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures amount of rotation in the upper cervical spine.

An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline: The Diagnosis of Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness in Adults

Dec 15, 2014/CPG

This guideline addresses the potential benefits of physical therapy interventions for individuals with intensive-care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW).

30-Second Chair Stand Test

Jan 9, 2015/Test & Measure

Primarily used for ages 60 and above.

Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures neurologic evaluation of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures muscle tone/spasticity.

Timed Up & Go (TUG) With Cognitive and Manual Tasks: Multiple Sclerosis

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

The TUG assesses mobility, balance, and fall risk.

Concussion

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.

Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians

Mar 3, 2015/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations for the treatment of pressure ulcers in adult patients.

High-Level Mobility Assessment Tool (HiMAT) and HiMAT-Revised (HiMAT-R)

May 24, 2015/Test & Measure

This is an objective test of a variety of gait and mobility functions such as running, hopping, stair navigation, backward walking in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).