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A Closer Look at Falls and Falls Prevention

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

All older adults should be screened for risk of falling. With National Falls Prevention Awareness week happening in September, here's a recap of reasons why and resources to help PTs meet that standard.

PTs Providing Value as Primary Providers in an Osteoarthritis Program

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

The June issue of APTA Magazine includes a feature that should resonate with PTs and PTAs. Titled "Good Fit: Physical Therapy and Value-Based Care," the article describes how the shift from fee-for-service to a value-based health care model promotes optimized patient access and early intervention.

2022 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture: Addressing the Profession's DEI 'Disability'

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

Lecturer Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA, provided a sobering view of the profession's 'DEI fatigue' — and a possible path to overcome it.

American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Evidence-Based Guideline Summary Diagnosis and Treatment of Limb-Girdle and Distal Dystrophies

Oct 14, 2014/CPG

Offers potential solutions to challenging coverage scenarios that result from incomplete or conflicting evidence on limb-girdle and distal dystrophies (LGMDs).

Updating ACSM’s Recommendations for Exercise Preparticipation Health Screening

Nov 1, 2015/CPG

Recommendations to reduce possible unnecessary barriers to adopting and maintaining a regular exercise program as part of a lifestyle of habitual physical activity.

Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool (OST)

Aug 9, 2017/Test & Measure

Used as a predictive tool to estimate the need for bone mineral density scans.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria for Management of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Femoral Condyle

Dec 4, 2015/CPG

Addresses the most common clinical scenarios facing all surgeons and physicians managing patients under consideration for treating Osteochondritis Dissecans.

EULAR 2021 Recommendations for the Management of Self-Implementation Strategies in Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis

May 7, 2021/CPG

Provides recommendations for patient education (PE) on inflammatory arthritis and how to determine professionals' education needs.

Cervical Arterial Dysfunction (CAD) Assessment (Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency (VBI) Test, Vertebral Artery Test (VAT), Neck Extension-Rotation Test)

Dec 20, 2015/Test & Measure

Evaluates the integrity of blood supply to the brain.

Diabetic Foot Problems: Prevention and Management [NICE NG19]

Oct 11, 2019/CPG

Guidelines on prevention and management of foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes.