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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs confirm a diagnosis of BPPV by observation of nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) when the patient is placed in a position that provokes symptoms.

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs help patients with TKA recover, improve activity and participation, and progress to maximal outcomes.

Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Passive non-weight-bearing goniometric measure of dorsiflexion.

Ankle Plantar Flexion Endurance Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Assesses plantar flexion endurance in weight bearing.

Forefoot Alignment Measurement

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

For patients with foot and ankle disorders

Royal London Hospital Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures pain in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

Subtalar Joint Range of Motion

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures passive non-weightbearing goniometric measure of rear-foot inversion and eversion range of motion

Thompson Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used in the diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture.

Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA-A)

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to evaluate symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy and their effect on physical activity; can be used to determine clinical severity and provide a guideline for treatment and for monitoring the effect of treatment.

Bow and Lean Test

Jan 15, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to identify the involved side of the horizontal semicircular canal (SCC) in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

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