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Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure
Generic, patient-reported measure designed to assess health-related quality of life.
Jan 11, 2015/Clinical Summary
PTs conduct a detailed examination and develop a comprehensive plan of care to improve and maintain many aspects of physical function.
Feb 3, 2016/Clinical Summary
Conservative management, including physical therapy, has been shown to be beneficial in decreasing pain, improving motion, and maximizing function.
Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure
A quick screening tool to detect the early onset of dementia as well as the severity of the condition.
Feb 21, 2020/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.
Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure
The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,
Oct 7, 2020/Test & Measure
Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure
This is a self-report measure developed to assess the patient's perception of shoulder pain and disability during daily activities.
Jun 29, 2017/Test & Measure
A 13-item questionnaire designed to provide both a patient and a caregiver report of the quality of life (QOL) for patients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease (AD).