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Feb 11, 2021/Perspective
Keegan Taylor, SPT, knew he wanted to be a PT, but the high standard for admission meant he had to do more.
Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.
Jan 5, 2024/Test & Measure
Measures limitations and unidimensionality of prior existing functional status outcomes such as the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS).
Jun 16, 2016/Clinical Summary
This summary highlights the PT's contributions to examination, prognosis, and intervention as well as collaboration with other members of the health care team for patients in the ICU.
The term “cash practice” can be confusing because it is often used to describe a variety of physical therapy business models.
May 3, 2022/Test & Measure
The OMNI Picture System is a collection of category scales used for rating of perceived exertion (RPE).
May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary
PTs work with patients with dementia to address mobility and strength limitations, minimize fall risk factors, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.
Jul 5, 2022/Perspective
Perhaps being so active delayed his diagnosis or the progression of his disease, and if it did, I’m grateful for the years of health, joy, and mobility it has given my father.
Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure
A behavioral pain assessment scale used for nonverbal or preverbal patients who are unable to self-report their level of pain.
Mar 18, 2022/Perspective
Have you had a looking glass moment? Are you open to the truths and different possible realities that are reflected through the looking glass? A moment of pausing and reflecting can have a lasting impact.
