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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)

Coronavirus Update: March 30, 2020

Mar 30, 2020/News

Practice guidance for pediatric physical therapy, a new volunteer resource, accelerated Medicare payments, and more.

Researcher Spotlight

Dec 1, 2024/Article

Jim Gordon, PT, EdD, FAPTA, takes stock of his research journey and the challenges that remain.

Researcher Spotlight

May 1, 2024/Column

Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, FAPTA, shares experiences translating research into practice and being a peer reviewer.

APTA President’s Note | The Road Ahead

May 1, 2025/Column

Learn how APTA President Kyle Covington is thinking boldly about the future and every member's role in evolving our profession.

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.

Study Reveals Significant Disparities in Nursing Home Staffing

Aug 31, 2022/Review

About 16% of nursing homes are in severely deprived neighborhoods and lag behind in available personnel, particularly PTs and RNs.

Students: Make a Difference in the Upcoming VCU-Marquette Challenge

Oct 16, 2024/Interview

Looking to participate in the upcoming fundraiser for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research? Get advice from previous winners.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Physical Therapy Profession

May 25, 2021/Report

This follow-up report includes new data based on a March-April, 2021, survey of PTs and PTAs.

Statehouse Roundup: Legislative Wins in 2022; What to Expect in 2023

Nov 17, 2022/Podcast

From prior authorization to telehealth and more, 2022 was a busy year for legislation affecting PTs, PTAs, and patients. APTA staff experts discuss major wins, the evolving Medicaid picture, and what to expect at the state level in 2023.