How to Measure Standing Hip Flexion
How to Measure Supine Straight Leg Raise
How to Measure Standing Trunk Sidebending
How to measure sidelying hip internal rotation
How to measure sidelying hip abduction
How to measure sidelying hip external rotation
How to Measure Sidelying Trunk Rotation
SIMPLETM (Summary of Impairments of the Lumbar Spine and the Extremities)
measurements is the proprietary Medicare compliance program developed and used at
Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc. in Palmetto, Florida.

SIMPLE
M meaurements uses the Disablement Model from the Guide to Physical
Therapist Practice.

SIMPLE
M measurements gives you Bulletproof Physical Therapy chart documentation by
showing you how to quickly and easily:

  • take measurements
  • assess impairments
  • assess functional limitations (using the OPTIMAL scale)
  • make the physical therapy diagnosis
  • set Medicare long term goals
  • select physical therapy interventions
  • assess Medicare long term goals
  • make the physical therapy discharge diagnosis

Get the
SIMPLE template.

See the
SIMPLE tools.

See all the measurement videos below on this page.
How to measure Supine Terminal Knee Extension
How to measure supine hip FABER position
Physical Therapy Videos
Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc.
Palmetto and Bradenton,
Florida
These videos are for
educational purposes only.  
Please talk to your doctor or
physical therapist if you are in
pain, need medical advice or
are beginning an exercise
program.
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