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Veterans RAND 12 Item Health Survey (VR-12)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

The questionnaire is comprised of 12 items that relate to eight physical and mental health domains.

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Positional Plagiocephaly: 2. The Role of Imaging

Nov 1, 2016/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations reated to the diagnostic utility of imaging for infants with suspected positional plagiocephaly.

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Positional Plagiocephaly: 5. The Role of Cranial Molding Orthosis (Helmet) Therapy

Nov 1, 2016/CPG

This guideline provides a summary of the effectiveness of helmet therapy as a treatment for positional plagiocephaly.

Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS)

Jul 30, 2019/Test & Measure

PASS is a client-centered, performance-based, criterion-referenced observational outcome measure that examines the patient’s and client’s ability to function safely and independently in the community. The tool assesses performance of functional mobility skills, basic activities of daily living (ADLs),

Chester Step Test (CST) 2020

Dec 31, 2020/Test & Measure

This summary contains information on the use of this test in adult patients or clients with all diagnoses and populations.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Patellofemoral Pain

Aug 31, 2019/CPG

These guidelines provide a comprehensive list of evidence-based treatment recommendations for individuals with Patellofemoral pain.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

Tips for Starting a Practice

Dec 11, 2019/Article

Starting a private physical therapy practice is a major decision that requires considerable preparation and a significant commitment.

Improving Direct Access at the State Level

Feb 12, 2020/Article

PTs have all the training and skills necessary to provide diagnosis and treatment without a physician’s referral and without arbitrary restrictions.

Direct Access and Medicare in Hospital-Based Outpatient Settings

May 3, 2020/Article

CMS has specific regulations that impact direct access services in hospital-based outpatient settings.