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Femoroacetabular Impingement: Nonsurgical Management

May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

FAI is a major cause of hip dysfunction in young adults and is a proposed risk factor for hip osteoarthritis (OA).

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.

Cervical Active Range of Motion (CROM), Cellphone Applications (Apps) Use in Measuring Cervical Range of Motion

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures active range of motion (ROM) in the cervical spine and/or neck.

Cash Practice: Considerations for Physical Therapists

Mar 9, 2020/Article

Physical therapists sometimes find that the restrictions placed on their services by third-party payers interfere with their ability to help patients reach their goals.

Single-Leg Stance

Oct 22, 2014/Test & Measure

Single-Leg Stance

Concussion

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.

Ankle Plantar-Flexor Endurance (Toe Raise) – Achilles Tendinitis

May 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures plantar-flexor endurance in weight bearing; also shown to be reliable and valid for examination of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures muscle tone/spasticity.

Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire (PSOCQ)

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

This tool is used to assess adults and adolescents who have chronic pain.

Would You Recognize the Symptoms of ALS?

Jun 21, 2023/Article

When it comes to ALS, early diagnosis is important. Be aware of the indicators.