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Alternative Payment Models Under Medicare and Medicaid

CMS is moving toward payment based on quality rather than quantity. Alternative payment models are at the forefront.

American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation 2018 Guideline for the Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis

Jan 1, 2019/CPG

The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.

2019 Update of the American College of Rheumatology/Spondylitis Association of America/Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network Recommendations for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Oct 1, 2019/CPG

Physical therapy is strongly recommended for patients with active or stable ankylosing spondyloarthritis. The reviewers conditionally recommend active interventions like supervised exercise over passive interventions like massage, ultrasound, and heat.

Management of Osteoporosis and the Prevention of Fragility Fractures [SIGN 142]

Jan 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations based on current evidence for best practice in the management of osteoporosis and prevention of fractures. It addresses risk factors for fracture, common tools for fracture risk assessment, approaches to targeting therapy, pharmacological, and nonpharmacological

Motor Activity Log (MAL)

May 29, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures amount of use (AOU) and quality of movement (QOM) of the affected arm in a person with hemiplegia following a stroke.

Hauser Ambulation Index for Multiple Sclerosis

Sep 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: People with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Ankle Plantar-Flexor Endurance (Toe Raise) – Achilles Tendinitis

May 30, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures plantar-flexor endurance in weight bearing; also shown to be reliable and valid for examination of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Oct 1, 2014/Test & Measure

Assesses upper limb functioning using observational methods.

Weight, Activity, Variety, and Excess (WAVE)

Oct 22, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures diet and physical activity. W = Weight A = Activity V = Variety E = Excess

Slump Test

Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure

A progressive series of maneuvers designed to provide traction to the lumbar nerve roots and to place the sciatic nerve roots under increasing tension.