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.

Apr 7, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate the pelvic floor muscles and develop treatment strategies to help women return to their activities.

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.

Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure

It is completed by health care professionals and can be applied to any patient with a suspected DVT.

Jun 11, 2017/Clinical Summary

CGH is a condition in which pain is referred to the head and/or face from the cervical spine.

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

Measures disability and quality of life in individuals with low back pain (LBP).

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.

Jun 13, 2016/Clinical Summary

THA to improve hip joint stability, mobility, locomotion, and quality of life is considered one of the most successful surgical procedures.

Jul 12, 2021/Test & Measure

The Harris Infant Neuromotor Test (HINT) is a screening tool designed to identify neuromotor or cognitive/behavioral concerns in infants who are healthy or at high risk between the ages of 3 and 12 months.

Oct 1, 2019/Test & Measure

The Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) measures fingertip dexterity and gross movement coordination of the fingers, hands, and arms. It was first introduced by Joseph Tiffin in 1948 as a functional assessment screen for hand dexterity in applicants for assembly-line work.