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Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure
A 6 point Oxford scale (0=no contraction, 1=flicker, 2=weak, 3=moderate, 4=good (with lift), and 5=strong) used during internal examination to measure pelvic floor muscle strength in women. (4)
May 23, 2017/Test & Measure
Patients self rate the presence and severity of signs and symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, sleeping more than usual, easily distracted, fatigue, feeling “in a fog,” headache, and irritability.
Nov 22, 2024/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating: 7 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights Five recommendations support physical fitness for patients with diabetes with or without foot ulcers (Page 2, Table 1). Evidence and implementation strategies are identified under each recommendation. Recommended guidance on the
Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.
Jun 15, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures disorders of the upper limbs; change or function over time.
Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures axial motion (neck, trunk, spine); assesses functional use of available spinal motion, combined with visual ability.
Nov 1, 2023/Column
A chance encounter at an indoor climbing event helped one physical therapist see the myriad ways that PTs can support patients.
Apr 1, 2018/Magazine
Online Comments
PTCAS Work Group members are comprised of members serving in roles in program admissions, PT faculty serving as admissions chair, DPT program directors, and PT students, as well as liaison from outside organizations including the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) and the National
Oct 13, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures walking speed in meters per second over a short duration.
