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Feb 23, 2022/Test & Measure
Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.
Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary
PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.
Jun 26, 2020/Test & Measure
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.
Jun 11, 2017/Clinical Summary
CGH is a condition in which pain is referred to the head and/or face from the cervical spine.
Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the sensory, motor, and autonomic functions of peripheral nerves are affected.
May 16, 2019/Test & Measure
Measures disability and quality of life in individuals with low back pain (LBP).
Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary
PTs confirm a diagnosis of BPPV by observation of nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) when the patient is placed in a position that provokes symptoms.
Jun 6, 2017/Clinical Summary
OA may be accompanied by pain, immobility, muscle weakness, and a decrease in function and activities of daily living.
