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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Adults

Jan 10, 2014/Clinical Summary

PTs provide a wide range of rehabilitation services and play a key role in educating and training patients, caregivers, and families in strategies to improve quality of life and prevent medical complications.

What More Could I Wish For?

Jun 1, 2022/Column

A home visit to a patient with an intriguing background leads a PT back to the profession.

Neuropathic Ulcer

Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the sensory, motor, and autonomic functions of peripheral nerves are affected.

Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) – "6 Clicks" Inpatient Short Forms

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

The six questions on the inpatient short forms were selected from questions in the original AM-PAC.

Cervicogenic Headache

Jun 11, 2017/Clinical Summary

CGH is a condition in which pain is referred to the head and/or face from the cervical spine.

Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)

Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure

Pain pressure threshold (PPT) is used to measure deep muscular tissue sensitivity.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Mobility tool (PROMIS Mobility)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

The test is used in adult and pediatric populations with chronic conditions. The mobility subset measures an individual’s self-perceived mobility capabilities.

Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Generic, patient-reported measure designed to assess health-related quality of life.

Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index, Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ODI, ODQ)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

Measures disability and quality of life in individuals with low back pain (LBP).