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Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)

Jun 10, 2019/Test & Measure

FGA is a modification of the Dynamic Gait Index and was created to help decrease the ceiling effect and improve reliability.

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure

This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.

Community Balance and Mobility Scale

Aug 28, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: People with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2021

Jul 14, 2021/Roundup

APTA members and the profession in the media, July 2021 edition.

Section of the Month: Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy

Mar 20, 2017/News

What does the academy have to offer its student members?

ICD-10 Case Study: Outpatient PT-First Visit for CVA

Feb 28, 2020/Resource

83-year-old right-handed female 4 weeks after ischemic event of the left middle cerebral artery that resulted in right hemiplegia and mild aphasia. . .

APTA-Backed Legislation Beefs Up Falls Screening, Prevention by PTs in Medicare

Mar 12, 2024/News

The bipartisan House bill would explicitly refer to PT falls-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness checks.

Fall-Related Injury and Death Remain Global Problems

Feb 18, 2020/Review

Around the world, falls continue to pose a significant health care burden that varies from region to region in a variety of ways.

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.

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.