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Dementia

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.

Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)

Dec 1, 2014/Test & Measure

This is a 32-item questionnaire used to assess the physical, occupational, emotional, and social qualities of adults aged 17 to 70 years with asthma.

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.

Adhesive Capsulitis

Feb 3, 2016/Clinical Summary

Conservative management, including physical therapy, has been shown to be beneficial in decreasing pain, improving motion, and maximizing function.

Global Deterioration Scale for Assessment of Primary Degenerative Dementia (GDS)

Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure

A quick screening tool to detect the early onset of dementia as well as the severity of the condition.

Osteoporosis

Aug 10, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs have multiple opportunities to address this condition.

Asthma

Jan 20, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled examinations, therapeutic interventions, and education that have the potential to help people with asthma.

Concussion

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.

Quality of Life in Alzheimer Disease: QOL-AD

Jun 29, 2017/Test & Measure

A 13-item questionnaire designed to provide both a patient and a caregiver report of the quality of life (QOL) for patients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease (AD).

Alzheimer’s Disease Related Quality of Life (ADRQL)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

A revised version of the ADRQL was developed based on analyses of the psychometric properties of the original ADRQL and consists of 40 items addressing the same domains.