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Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/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.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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.

The Integrated Clinical Experience

May 7, 2020/Perspective

My first integrated clinical experience was in a public school system. Now, I have the chance to explore a whole new setting: outpatient.

Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Generic, patient-reported measure designed to assess health-related quality of life.

Adhesive Capsulitis

Feb 3, 2016/Clinical Summary

Conservative management, including physical therapy, has been shown to be beneficial in decreasing pain, improving motion, and maximizing function.

Global Deterioration Scale for Assessment of Primary Degenerative Dementia (GDS)

Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure

A quick screening tool to detect the early onset of dementia as well as the severity of the condition.

Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) – "6 Clicks" Inpatient Short Forms

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

The six questions on the inpatient short forms were selected from questions in the original AM-PAC.

Test of Playfulness (ToP)

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures the concept of playfulness by assessing four elements considered to contribute to the construct of playfulness.