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CMS Issues COVID-19 Guidance on Infection Control, Protective Equipment

Mar 11, 2020/Roundup

Guidance for HHAs, SNFs, hospices, and more.

The Latest Patient Care Resources for APTA Members

Feb 13, 2025/Roundup

Resources to help guide your patient care are free to members and easy to find at apta.org. Here’s what was new in 2024.

Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA-A)

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to evaluate symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy and their effect on physical activity; can be used to determine clinical severity and provide a guideline for treatment and for monitoring the effect of treatment.

Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

For patients with Parkinson disease (PD)

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Shoulder Pain and Mobility Deficits: Adhesive Capsulitis (CPG+)

May 1, 2013/CPG

These guidelines provide recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of adhesive capsulitis in adults.

Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Berg Balance Scale for Multiple Sclerosis

Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FAB) for Older Adults

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures static and dynamic balance under varying sensory conditions; designed to measure balance in higher-functioning active older adults.

Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (OMPQ)

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

Predicts long-term disability and work absenteeism in working adults with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain following soft tissue insult.

Patellofemoral Pain

May 2, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate and commonly provide treatment for patients with PFP, managing pain and restoring patellofemoral function.