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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)
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.
Oct 16, 2024/Interview
Looking to participate in the upcoming fundraiser for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research? Get advice from previous winners.
May 25, 2023/CPG
This guideline from the American College of Rheumatology outlines initial recommendations on the management of rheumatoid arthritis with exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional integrative interventions.
PTs and PTAs need to be part of the evolution in health information technology.
Oct 1, 2015/Column
A resolute patient moves forward-on a treadmill.
Jul 1, 2024/Column
President's Note; Opinion
Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure
A behavioral pain assessment scale used for nonverbal or preverbal patients who are unable to self-report their level of pain.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the
Alice Bell, PT, DPT, is a senior specialist, health policy and payment at APTA. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. Before joining APTA in 2017, she was a practicing clinician for 35 years and involved in Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation demonstration
