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Multi-Directional Reach Test, Multidirectional Reach Test, Multi Directional Reach Test (MDRT), Reach in Four Directions Test (RFDT)

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,

Functional Movement Disorders

Jan 13, 2022/Clinical Summary

Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by a sudden onset of neurological symptoms resulting in abnormal involuntary movements with symptom variability that cannot be explained by a conventional neurological or medical disorder.

Cash-Based Practice

PTs are using a variety of cash-based practice models to meet their patients' needs.

Physical Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities

PTs are part of the collaborative care team at SNFs.

Travel Physical Therapy

Some PTs add travel to the benefits of a physical therapy career.

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is an emerging area of physical therapy.

Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility in Physical Therapy

Cultural competence isn't a destination; it's a journey that never stops.

Emergency Preparedness

The time to prepare for emergencies is long before they happen.

Hospital Readmissions

PTs serve an important role in patient safety and patient care transitions.

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Method of Determining Optimal Stimulation Sites for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

May 31, 1984/Practice

This article describes a technique that allows therapists to use a transcutaneous

Concepts from Medical Anthropology for Clinicians

May 31, 1984/Practice

This article introduces the discipline of medical anthropology and presents concepts

Effects of an Aquatic Fitness Program on the Muscular Strength and Endurance of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Apr 30, 1984/Research

This study quantified the effects of an aquatic exercise program on muscular strength,

Underwater Weighing Using the Hubbard Tank vs the Standard Tank

Apr 30, 1984/Research

The purpose of this study was to determine whether underwater weighing in the Hubbard

Reliability of Observational Measures of the Movement Assessment of Infants

Mar 31, 1984/Research

This study was conducted to examine the reliability of the Movement Assessment

Changes in Sympathetic Tone Associated with Different Forms of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Healthy Subjects

Mar 31, 1984/Research

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of four different forms of

Lateral Electrical Surface Stimulation as an Alternative To Bracing in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment Protocol and Patient Acceptance

Mar 31, 1984/Research

The purpose of this article is twofold. The first is to describe the management

Effect of Repeated Eight-Minute Muscle Loading on the Angle of Straight-Leg Raising

Mar 31, 1984/Research

The right lower extremities of 10 experimental subjects were passively loaded for

Effect of Pelvic Tilt on Standing Posture

Mar 31, 1984/Research

Low back dysfunction is associated in many cases with lumbar lordosis, and tilting

Rehabilitation of the Older Person: A Psychosocial Focus

Mar 31, 1984/Practice

The purpose of this paper is to review psychosocial aspects of geriatric rehabilitation