Shoulder
Evaluations
Measurement Properties of the Timed Functional Arm and Shoulder Test in Patients With Shoulder Problems
Daniel W Safford, PT, DPT, MAT, Kshamata M Shah, PT, PhD, Jeffrey A Turner, PT, DPT, Philip W McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility, reliability, validity,…
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Evaluations
The Ziegler Test Is Reliable and Valid for Measuring Freezing of Gait in People With Parkinson Disease
Physical Therapy, Volume 102, Issue 12, December 2022, pzac122, The Ziegler Test Is Reliable and Valid for Measuring Freezing of Gait in People With Parkinson Disease Lina Goh, BAppSc, Serene S Paul, PhD, Colleen G…
Read MoreWrist / hand
Evaluations
Measurement properties of outcome measures used to assess physical impairments in patients after distal radius fracture: A systematic review.
Phys Ther. 2021 Jun 1;101(6):pzab080. Ziebart C, Mehta SP, MacDermid J. Purpose: Individuals with distal radius fractures (DRF) may experience difficulty with gripping an object, painful wrist movements, sensorimotor difficulties, and swelling around the wrist…
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Evaluations, Exercise
Concurrent validity and reliability of a low-cost dynamometer to assess maximal isometric strength in neck movements.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2021 Mar;44(3):229-235. Romero-Franco N, Jiménez-Reyes P, Fernández-Domínguez JC. Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the concurrent validity and reliability of a low-cost digital dynamometer to assess maximal isometric strength in neck…
Read MoreAnkle / foot
Evaluations
Influence of passive joint stiffness on proprioceptive acuity in individuals with functional instability of the ankle.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Dec;47(12):899-905. Marinho HVR, Amaral GM, de Souza Moreira B, Araújo VL, Souza TR, Ocarino JM, da Fonseca ST. Background: Deficits in ankle proprioceptive acuity have been reported in persons…
Read MoreLow back
Evaluations
Treatment-based classification system for low back pain: revision and update.
Phys Ther. 2016 Jul;96(7):1057-66. Alrwaily M, Timko M, Schneider M, Stevans J, Bise C, Hariharan K, Delitto A. Background: The treatment-based classification (TBC) system for the treatment of patients with low back pain (LBP) has…
Read MoreHip / pelvic girdle
Evaluations, Exercise
Iliotibial band syndrome in runners: Biomechanical implications and exercise interventions.
Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016 Feb;27(1):53-77. Baker RL, Fredericson M. Background: Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) has known biomechanical factors with an unclear explanation based on only strength and flexibility deficits. Neuromuscular coordination has…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Evaluations, Exercise
Gluteal tendinopathy: Integrating pathomechanics and clinical features in its management.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Nov;45(11):910-22. Grimaldi A, Fearon A. Background: Gluteal tendinopathy is now believed to be the primary local source of lateral hip pain, or greater trochanteric pain syndrome, previously referred to…
Read MoreBalance / dizziness, Fall prevention, Parkinson's disease
Evaluations
Validity of the Nintendo Wii® balance board for the assessment of standing balance in Parkinson’s disease.
Clin Rehabil. 2013 Apr;27(4):361-6. doi: 10.1177/0269215512458684. Holmes JD, Jenkins ME, Johnson AM, Hunt MA, Clark RA. Background: Impaired postural stability places individuals with Parkinson’s at an increased risk for falls. Given the high incidence of…
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Joint replacement
Evaluations
Single-step test for unilateral limb ability following total knee arthroplasty.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2013 Feb;43(2):66-73. Marmon AR, McClelland JA, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Snyder-Mackler L. Purpose: The single-step test (SST) was evaluated to assess its intertester reliability, validity as a test of activity limitation, and…
Read MoreBalance / dizziness
Evaluations
Comparison of reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the Mini-BESTest and Berg Balance Scale in patients with balance disorders.
Phys Ther. 2013 Feb;93(2):158-67. Godi M, Franchignoni F, Caligari M, Giordano A, Turcato AM, Nardone A. Background: Recently, a new tool for assessing dynamic balance impairments has been presented: the 14-item Mini-BESTest. Purpose: Aim of…
Read MoreBalance / dizziness, Fall prevention, Gait, Parkinson's disease
Evaluations
Should one measure balance or gait to best predict falls among people with Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinsons Dis. 2012; 2012: 923493. Duncan RP, Earhart GM. Background: We aimed to determine whether gait velocity is as useful as a balance test, a self-report measure of freezing of gait (FOG), and/or a measure…
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ACL injury and rehabilitation
Evaluations
Rate of force development as an adjunctive outcome measure for return-to-sport decisions after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2012 Sep;42(9):772-80. Angelozzi M, Madama M, Corsica C, et al. Purpose: To investigate the rate of force development to 30% (RFD30), 50% (RFD50), and 90% (RFD90) of maximal voluntary isometric…
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