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The Value of Physical Therapy in Reducing the Risk of Falling and Injuries from Falls

Sep 21, 2020/Handouts

Advocate to employers, peers, and the general public on the value of physical therapy in reducing falls.

The Realm-Individual Process-Situation Model of Ethical Decision-Making

Feb 1, 2006/Resource

The Realm-Individual Process-Situation model of ethical decision-making — often called the RIPS model — was developed to address the various influences on the clinician's decisions.

Pediatric Reach Test (PRT)

Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure

Clinical Recommendations to Guide Physical Therapy Practice for Huntington Disease

Feb 4, 2020/CPG

This clinical practice guideline suggests that physical therapy interventions may improve fitness, motor function, and gait in persons with Huntington disease.

American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline: Meniere’s Disease

Apr 8, 2020/CPG

This clinical practice guideline includes a statement that defines the role of vestibular rehabilitation and physical therapy in the management of patients with Meniere’s disease who experience chronic imbalance.

Physical Therapy Evaluations and Treatment After Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Apr 2, 2020/CPG

This clinical practice guideline provides a set of evidence-based recommendations for physical therapist management of the patients who have experienced a concussive event.

American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation 2018 Guideline for the Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis

Jan 1, 2019/CPG

The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.

Canadian Guideline for Parkinson Disease

Sep 9, 2019/CPG

Patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease should be referred to a physical therapist who has experience with the disease for assessment, education, and advice for physical activity. Also, physical therapy specific to Parkinson’s disease should be given to patients who experience balance and

Joint Replacement (Primary): Hip, Knee and Shoulder [NG157]

Jun 4, 2020/CPG

This guideline covers care before, during, and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It offers guidance on providing support and rehabilitation before and after surgery for both inpatient and outpatient settings.

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Physical Therapy and Hospice Concept and Practice

Apr 30, 1984/Practice

Hospice, a concept for dying patients and their families, combines human intervention

Preparation of Physical Therapists for Employment in Public Schools A New Approach

Apr 30, 1984/Education

Physical therapists are providing services increasingly to children in public school

Commentary

Mar 31, 1984/Research

The authors of this article are to be commended on their attempts to provide reliability

Senior Author's Response

Mar 31, 1984/Research

The foregoing commentary provided by Dr. Connolly is both thoughtful and comprehensive.

Lateral Electrical Surface Stimulation as an Alternative To Bracing in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment Protocol and Patient Acceptance

Mar 31, 1984/Research

The purpose of this article is twofold. The first is to describe the management

Effect of Repeated Eight-Minute Muscle Loading on the Angle of Straight-Leg Raising

Mar 31, 1984/Research

The right lower extremities of 10 experimental subjects were passively loaded for

Effect of Technique Variation on Sensory Nerve Conduction Characteristics

Mar 31, 1984/Research

The impact of technique variation on the wave-form characteristics of the evoked

Ankle and Subtalar Motion During Gait in Arthritic Patients

Mar 31, 1984/Research

The purposes of this study were 1) to document ankle and subtalar motion during

Effect of Pelvic Tilt on Standing Posture

Mar 31, 1984/Research

Low back dysfunction is associated in many cases with lumbar lordosis, and tilting

Rehabilitation of the Older Person: A Psychosocial Focus

Mar 31, 1984/Practice

The purpose of this paper is to review psychosocial aspects of geriatric rehabilitation