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Study: Exercise-Based Intervention Could Reduce Disability Rates in Frail Adults

Jun 8, 2022/Review

Is mobility disability an inevitable part of aging for adults with frailty and sarcopenia? Maybe not, researchers say.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Global-10, PROMIS Global-10

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

Assesses health care-related quality of life measures for the general population.

Study: Tailored Approach to Older Adults With LBP and Hip Pain Shows Promise

Feb 14, 2024/Review

Researchers found that for adults 60 and older with both types of pain, focusing on the hips could be the key to better overall improvement.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function (PF), PROMIS PF

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

PROMIS PF is used as an outcome in research on the effectiveness of interventions.

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure

This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.

Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and modified SEBT (mSEBT)

Jul 17, 2024/Test & Measure

SEBT is a reliable, responsive, and clinically relevant tool often used in the return to sport phase of rehabilitation. It is a simple yet challenging test to perform, and it can be time-consuming.

Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)

Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure

Pain pressure threshold (PPT) is used to measure deep muscular tissue sensitivity.

Cincinnati Knee Rating System (CKRS)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a questionnaire and functional assessment used to assess knee function.

Patellofemoral Pain

May 2, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate and commonly provide treatment for patients with PFP, managing pain and restoring patellofemoral function.

International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-33, iHOT-12)

Nov 3, 2023/Test & Measure

The International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT) was developed to measure quality of life for active patients with hip disorders.