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EQ-5D©™ (Health-Related Quality of Life Measure)

Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure

The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme

Hip Outcome Score (HOS)

Oct 9, 2024/Test & Measure

The Hip Outcome Score (HOS) assesses self-reported functional status of those with musculoskeletal hip disorders.

Researchers Say Knee OA Could Be Addressed Effectively Via App

Mar 15, 2021/Review

After six weeks, study participants using an exercise and education app showed significant progress over their "usual care" counterparts.

News From NEXT: For Optimal Outcomes, Look Beyond Compensation Patterns, Maley Lecturer Says

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,

It's Time We Spoke About Physical Therapy and Bicyclists

Sep 21, 2021/Article

Treatment of bicyclists has a few challenges that typically are not taught in physical therapist education programs.

Epic Lift Capacity Test (ELC)

Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure

The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.

Defining Moment | Kindness Spreads Kindness

Jun 1, 2025/Column

An unexpected reunion between a PT and a patient 59 years later reveals the enduring power of human connection in healing.

Study Finds Physical Therapy Could Contribute to Reversal of Prediabetes Risk

Nov 13, 2025/Review

In this review: Factors related to reversal of prediabetes in patients from a cardiovascular risk program during 2019- 2023 (BMC Research, open access). The Message In this study, patients with prediabetes — defined as elevated glycemia levels not meeting diagnostic criteria for diabetes — enrolled in

Rate Your Plate (RYP)

Sep 7, 2022/Test & Measure

IMPROVE VTE Risk Model

Oct 31, 2021/Test & Measure

The IMPROVE VTE Risk Model is an assessment tool that is used to discriminate risk of developing validated venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who are critically ill, based on clinical variables.1