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Functional Assessment Staging of Alzheimer’s Disease (FAST)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A functional scale that is used to assess stage of dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Global Deterioration Scale for Assessment of Primary Degenerative Dementia (GDS)

Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure

A quick screening tool to detect the early onset of dementia as well as the severity of the condition.

Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (OMPQ)

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Predicts long-term disability and work absenteeism in working adults with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain following soft tissue insult.

Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

Objectively measures five common nonverbal pain expressions.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

Dec 1, 2023/CPG

The updated guideline consists of a systematic review of available literature regarding the management of hip osteoarthritis in adults and provides recommendations to improve treatment.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Apr 16, 2026/Clinical Summary

Patients receive medical and pharmacological treatment as the primary intervention, and physical rehabilitation to address musculoskeletal weakness and neurologic dysfunction.

Dementia

May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs work with patients with dementia to address mobility and strength limitations, minimize fall risk factors, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.

Spondyloarthritis in Over 16s: Diagnosis and Management [NICE NG65]

Jun 2, 2017/CPG

Guideline covers diagnosing and managing spondyloarthritis for those 16 years or older and provides advice on what action to take when people with signs and symptoms first present in healthcare settings.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Feb 6, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs play a vital role as part of a multidisciplinary team to care for persons with ALS across the spectrum of the condition.

British Columbia Postconcussion Symptom Inventory (BC-PSI)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a 16-item questionnaire, which includes 13 postconcussive syndrome symptoms (PCS) and 3 daily life problems.

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Impact of Psychological Factors in the Experience of Pain

Apr 30, 2011/Special Issue on Psychologically Informed Practice

This article reviews the role of psychological factors in the development of persistent

Psychosocial Influences on Low Back Pain, Disability, and Response to Treatment

Apr 30, 2011/Special Issue on Psychologically Informed Practice

Evidence suggests that psychosocial factors have an influence on the outcome of

Invited Commentary

Apr 30, 2011/Special Issue on Psychologically Informed Practice

Author Response

Apr 30, 2011/Special Issue on Psychologically Informed Practice

Early Identification and Management of Psychological Risk Factors (“Yellow Flags”) in Patients With Low Back Pain: A Reappraisal

Apr 30, 2011/Special Issue on Psychologically Informed Practice

Originally the term “yellow flags” was used to describe psychosocial prognostic

Relationship Among Pain Catastrophizing, Depressed Mood, and Outcomes Across Physical Therapy Treatments

Apr 30, 2011/Special Issue on Psychologically Informed Practice

Background

Pain catastrophizing and emotional distress can act

Psychologically Informed Practice for Management of Low Back Pain: Future Directions in Practice and Research

Apr 30, 2011/Special Issue on Psychologically Informed Practice

In this perspective article, a number of conclusions and recommendations are offered

Author Response

Apr 30, 2011/Letters

Evaluation of a Treatment-Based Classification Algorithm for Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mar 31, 2011/Research Reports

Background

Several studies have investigated criteria for classifying