29 Apr Level of Assist (LOA) This refers to the type and amount of assistance a patient may need to remain functionally mobile. Assistance levels range from full in... Continue reading
29 Apr Mobile Physical Therapy A convenient alternative to traditional outpatient therapy, mobile physical therapy brings treatment directly to the patient's home. It... Continue reading
29 Apr Manual Muscle Test A manual muscle test evaluates the strength of specific muscles or muscle groups using standardized methods, such as the Oxford Scale. ... Continue reading
29 Apr Home Health Therapy Home health therapy refers to therapeutic services provided in a patient's home environment. It typically includes physical, occupation... Continue reading
29 Apr Outpatient Therapy Outpatient therapy involves receiving therapy services at a dedicated clinic or healthcare facility. Patients travel to the facility fo... Continue reading
29 Apr Therapeutic Modalities These refer to various treatment techniques used by physical therapists to complement exercise and manual therapy. By utilizing electro... Continue reading
29 Apr Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (TENS) TENS involves the application of a mild electrical current to manage pain. Delivered via a TENS machine, this technique can reduce pain... Continue reading
29 Apr Weight Bearing (WB) Weight bearing refers to the degree to which a patient can place weight on an affected limb after an injury or surgery. Common WB grade... Continue reading
29 Apr Therapeutic Exercises Activities designed to restore function, improve mobility, and alleviate pain during therapy. Continue reading
29 Apr Range of Motion (ROM) The extent to which a joint or muscle can move or stretch, classified as active (performed without assistance), passive (using an exter... Continue reading