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Jun 15, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures disorders of the upper limbs; change or function over time.
Jun 2, 2014/Test & Measure
Assesses an individual's ability to modify balance while walking in the presence of external demands
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)
Feb 25, 2019/Perspective
Welcome to my roller-coaster start to physical therapy school. Get strapped in.
May 29, 2019/Perspective
The intensive care unit is a rare and rewarding environment to encounter physical therapy.
Mar 10, 2023/Review
Higher levels of accelerometer-measured physical activity were associated with lower risk for nine of 25 common conditions.
May 16, 2023/Roundup
From a study of upper-limb approaches to interviews with PTs on how they motivate patients, PTJ sheds light on an important area of care.
Dec 12, 2024/Perspective
My life experiences as a Native American have enriched my professional abilities as a PT — and vice versa.
Apr 1, 2025/Column
A physical therapist recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death.
Jun 18, 2019/News
"Any movement-related profession—personal trainers, athletic trainers, dance therapists, yoga instructors—who can observe impairments such as a weak muscle can try to fix it," said Beth Fisher, PT, PhD, FAPTA, in delivering the 24th John H. P. Maley Lecture on June 14 at Combined Sections Meeting. However,