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Pivot Shift Test -- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect ACL tears.

Adaptation, Reflection, and More Adaptation: Recent Graduates Use 3D Printer to Make PPE

Apr 29, 2020/Perspective

I have never worked harder in my life than I am now.

Adapted Boxing Provides Innovative Treatment for PD

Aug 17, 2022/Perspective

Boxing's intensity, trunk rotation, footwork, and mobility work together to address the symptoms of Parkinson disease — and then there’s the swagger.

Arc Sign

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

This can be used on anyone with suspected Achilles tendinopathy.

Cervical Active Range of Motion (CROM), Cellphone Applications (Apps) Use in Measuring Cervical Range of Motion

Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures active range of motion (ROM) in the cervical spine and/or neck.

Study: Direct Access to Physical Therapy Safe, Effective, and Cheaper Than Referral-Based Care

Nov 9, 2017/Review

Patients via direct access had significantly lower medical costs—an average of $1,543 less per patient.

APTA Guidance: Mobility Device Clinical Documentation

May 5, 2021/Article

As with other documentation of PT services, you must show the need for the care you provide and equipment you recommend.

The 5 Ws and an H on Residencies

Nov 26, 2018/Perspective

Most residents begin within three years of graduation. Some clinicians pursue residency after being in practice for 10+ years. There is no right or wrong answer here.

From PTJ: For Carpal Tunnel Diagnosis, Don't Rely on Provocative Tests Alone

May 2, 2023/Review

Echoing a CPG on carpal tunnel syndrome from two APTA academies, authors advocate a combination of diagnostic approaches.

Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS)

Jun 18, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures mobility, particularly in frail elderly people.