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Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A positive test warrants a radiograph and a negative test suggests the physical therapist can treat the patient without a radiograph.

Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) for Identifying Patients with Low Back Pain Who Improve with Spinal Manipulation

Aug 21, 2017/Test & Measure

This clinical prediction rule contains five criteria for identifying adult patients with low back pain of varying levels of severity who improve with spinal manipulation.

Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP)

Jan 7, 2016/Test & Measure

Measures high-level mobility in people with lower limb loss.

Lower Extremity Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines

Mar 16, 2016/CPG

Guidelines for physicians/providers treating individuals qualifying under Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act as injured workers with lower extremity injuries.

CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – United States, 2022

Nov 4, 2022/CPG

Recommendations for primary care clinicians who are prescribing opioids for chronic pain outside of active cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care.

BTS/ICS Guideline for the Ventilatory Management of Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure in Adults

Apr 1, 2016/CPG

Evidence on the use of ventilation and methods to improve resourcing, training, outcomes and patient experience for all adults who develop acute hypercapnic respiratory failure.

Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

May 4, 2016/CPG

Provides a synopsis of best clinical practices for rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke and the importance of a sustained, communicative and coordinated team effort.

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.

Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The BESS test was developed as an outcome measure of postural stability. It is often used in the population of athletes with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.

Stroke, Part II: Examination and Evaluation

May 1, 2024/Clinical Summary

This clinical summary provides information on the background, pathophysiology, and management of people who are at risk for and who have had a cerebrovascular accident.

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Commentary

Feb 28, 1986/Practice

I commend Dostal and associates for using the moment arm vector (MAV) concept to

Authors' Response

Feb 28, 1986/Practice

The present work was limited in its scope. We introduced the moment arm vector

Adapting a Bicycle Ergometer for Arm Crank Ergometry Suggestion from the Field

Feb 28, 1986/Practice

Disabled individuals often demonstrate decreased cardiorespiratory fitness.1,2

Pathokinesiology—A Name for Our Times?

Feb 28, 1986/Symposium on Pathokinesiology

In a Las Vegas room that could have fit easily into a Boeing 747, a remarkable

Author's Response

Jan 31, 1986/Research

I appreciate Mr. Mannheimer's thoughtful comments. I believe he correctly points

Test-Retest Reliability of Hand-Held Dynamometry During a Single Session of Strength Assessment

Jan 31, 1986/Research

This retrospective study was undertaken to determine the test-retest reliability

Effects of a Concurrent Clinical Education Assignment on Student Concerns

Jan 31, 1986/Education

Students participating in a concurrent pattern of clinical education spend part

Update on Fast Brushing

Jan 31, 1986/Letters and Responses

<italic>To the Editor:</italic>

I would like to comment on the

Effects of Auricular Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Experimental Pain Threshold

Dec 31, 1985/Research

This study was conducted to examine the effects of high intensity transcutaneous

Clinical Orthopedic Medicine Course for Physical Therapy Students Aligning Content with Current Practice

Dec 31, 1985/Administration

The purpose of our study was to obtain information that would help align instruction