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Study: ED, Inpatient Visits for Fall Injuries Top $19 Billion Annually

Feb 7, 2024/Review

An analysis of discharge data uncovered patterns that point to the need for more attention on falls prevention.

Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jun 13, 2013/Test & Measure

A 16-item self-report measure in which patients rate their balance confidence in performing several activities.

National Physical Therapy Month Is Here

Oct 1, 2024/Article

Access dozens of marketing assets to communicate the benefits of physical therapy for falls prevention this October.

Direct Access and Medicare

May 4, 2020/Article

Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.

Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29)

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures coordination, fatigue, flexibility, muscle performance, muscle tone/spasticity, balance/falls, reach and grasp, self-care, and health and wellness.

Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I)

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures fear of falling during both easy and difficult physical activities and social activities.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Nov 13, 2024/Clinical Summary

OA may be accompanied by pain, immobility, muscle weakness, and a decrease in function and activities of daily living.

5 PTJ Articles That Show Movement Is the Right Choice

Oct 17, 2022/Roundup

For National Physical Therapy Month, good reminders of why "Choose to Move" isn't just a catchy slogan.

Top 10 APTA Magazine Articles of 2022

Dec 20, 2022/Roundup

Blood flow restriction training, falls prevention, and pickleball were just some of the topics grabbing readers' attention this year.

APTA: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Ankle-Foot Orthoses and Functional Electrical Stimulation Post-Stroke (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy provides evidence on the effects of ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation post-stroke.