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Research Review: PT Competencies in Population Health, Wellness, and Prevention

Oct 7, 2020/Review

A panel of experts say they've created a set of basic competencies that could be integrated into PT education.

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Total Knee Arthroplasty (CPG+)

Sep 1, 2020/CPG

This guideline is intended to be used by qualified and appropriately trained PTs involved in the management of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for Hip Disorders

Sep 25, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.

Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ)

Jan 6, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures effect of symptoms on quality of life and participation.

X-Step Stair climb test (SCT) (X is number of steps traversed)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs.

Trunk Muscle Power and Endurance

Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the assessment of trunk extensor strength has been highly correlated with the development and persistence of low back pain.

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

May 4, 2023/Test & Measure

Measures the subjective intensity of pain.

Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test (FRT)

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures amount of rotation in the upper cervical spine.

Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)

Nov 9, 2023/Test & Measure

Measures neurologic evaluation of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Cervical Joint Position Error (JPE), cervical kinesthetic sense, Cervical Joint Position Error Test (Cervical JPET)

Mar 8, 2015/Test & Measure

Joint position error includes input from not only joint receptors but also muscles, tendons, capsules, and skin.