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Jan 10, 2014/Clinical Summary
PTs provide a wide range of rehabilitation services and play a key role in educating and training patients, caregivers, and families in strategies to improve quality of life and prevent medical complications.
May 16, 2019/Test & Measure
PROMIS PF is used as an outcome in research on the effectiveness of interventions.
Dec 13, 2019/Test & Measure
BOT-2 measures fine and gross motor proficiency, with subtests that focus on stability, mobility, strength, coordination, and object manipulation.
Jun 25, 2017/Clinical Summary
CP is a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain.
Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary
PTs confirm a diagnosis of BPPV by observation of nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) when the patient is placed in a position that provokes symptoms.
The test is used in adult and pediatric populations with chronic conditions. The mobility subset measures an individual’s self-perceived mobility capabilities.
Dec 29, 2013/Clinical Summary
PTs improve quality of life for people with DS by helping them increase their motor skills, muscle strength, and joint stability; incorporate healthy lifestyle habits; enhance participation in life activities; and prevent complications of DS.
May 25, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs can help children and adults with spina bifida gain and maintain mobility and function at their best throughout all stages of life.
Jan 29, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs play an active role in the rehabilitation and habilitation of children with SCI.
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