2-Minute Step Test (2MST)
Nov 1, 2021/Test & Measure
The 2-Minute Step Test (2MST) is used to assess aerobic endurance and functional fitness originally
Urinary Incontinence in Women
Apr 7, 2015/Clinical Summary
PTs evaluate the pelvic floor muscles and develop treatment strategies to help women return to their activities.
Acute Kidney Injury
Jul 3, 2016/Clinical Summary
PTs have a role in screening, examining, and providing intervention with this patient population in order to help minimize deleterious effects of bedrest and optimize movement.
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.
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
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.
Down Syndrome (DS)
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.
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
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.
