Physical therapy services represent a significant portion of Medicare expenditures in post-acute care settings.

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.

Apr 5, 2021/Statement

Study across 1.4 million Medicare cases indicates patients receiving these therapies have better quality of life and fewer hospital readmissions.

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Feb 21, 2020/Test & Measure

Jun 25, 2024/Clinical Summary

People with PD need to develop long-term exercise habits—and be committed to participating in their intervention programs—to sustain the benefits of the supervised intervention provided by PTs.

Jan 21, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures impact of MS on the individual's walking ability (self-report).

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

This is a patient-reported survey measuring overall hip health for individuals post total hip replacement (THR) by evaluating pain, function, and activities of daily living.

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

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

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Used for patients with suspected delirium.