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APTA's Commitment to Worker Health Earns It a Spot as Affiliate in CDC Program

Feb 3, 2023/News

The association will collaborate with agencies, universities, and health care organizations in the Total Worker Health® initiative.

Physical Therapy Leader Roger Nelson, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Dies

Oct 26, 2022/News

Nelson's achievements included education, work for the USPHS, and an influential role in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

Telehealth, PT Compact Legislation Reintroduced in U.S. Congress

Apr 9, 2025/News

Two APTA-supported bills from Congress' last session are back for consideration: making Medicare telehealth provisions permanent for PT services and streamlining the background check process for participation in the PT Compact.

APTA Committee, Council, Trustee Positions Available

Jul 16, 2021/News

The open volunteer positions cover a range of areas — check out what we're looking for and apply by Aug. 15.

Internships at APTA

APTA's internships are designed to give Physical Therapy students and graduates experience with their professional association and are intended to benefit the intern as well as APTA.

Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29)

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures coordination, fatigue, flexibility, muscle performance, muscle tone/spasticity, balance/falls, reach and grasp, self-care, and health and wellness.

Proposed 2026 Home Health Rule: Implementation of PDGM Leads to 6.4% Cut

Jul 9, 2025/Article

In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding

APTA HQ Room Named for Visionaries Leon Anderson Jr., Lynda Woodruff

Aug 17, 2021/News

The Leon Anderson Jr. and Lynda Woodruff Black PT Heritage Room was made possible through an American Academy of Physical Therapy gift.

Laycock Pelvic Floor Manual Muscle Test Scale

Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure

A 6 point Oxford scale (0=no contraction, 1=flicker, 2=weak, 3=moderate, 4=good (with lift), and 5=strong) used during internal examination to measure pelvic floor muscle strength in women. (4)

APTA-Backed Bill Presses for Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Reforms

May 17, 2021/News

The legislation would require MA plans to share data, provide transparency, create more efficient systems, and do a better job of listening.