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Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Oct 1, 2017/Column
Looking beyond the clinic for wellness-client options.
Aug 1, 2022/Feature
The PT Compact has streamlined the process for PTs and PTAs to serve patients across state borders.
The time to prepare for emergencies is long before they happen.
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)
Sep 21, 2021/Review
An international panel established the competencies across seven broad domains that include "patient safety" and "technology skills."
Aug 1, 2018/Column
The case for benching a problematic member.
Sep 1, 2024/Column
APTA President Herr: 4 Takes on Embracing Change for the Better
Apr 1, 2022/CPG
Related Resources PT Management of Parkinson Disease: Resources Click on the 3-dot link at right Pocket Guide Podcast: Parkinson CPG Knowledge Translation Translations: Chinese, Greek See supplementary data section CPG+ Appraisal Rating 6 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights This CPG provides
Dec 1, 2019/Feature
Newly named Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association and APTA emerging leaders discuss the physical therapy profession's past, present, and future-and share advice.
