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Getting Back on Track (and Field) After Pregnancy

Jul 1, 2016/Column

Giving birth begat a new career.

Viewpoints

Dec 1, 2017/Magazine

Online Comments. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, September 2017

PTJ Author Interview With Lena Thiveos and Mark Hancock: Cognitive Functional Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain

Nov 19, 2024/Podcast

Jason Beneciuk, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, talks with Lena Thiveos, PT, MPhty, and Mark Hancock, PT, PhD, about their recent systematic review.

Coronavirus Update: August 24

Aug 24, 2022/Roundup

Physical activity's role in reducing COVID-19 risk, prone positioning, new CDC recommendations, home testing, and more.

Viewpoints

Nov 1, 2017/Magazine

Ask Questions. Remember Wellness.

APTA Advocacy Drives Bipartisan Action on Postpartum Pelvic Health Legislation

May 12, 2026/Article

APTA advocacy is driving renewed congressional attention to postpartum pelvic health physical therapy as lawmakers now in both chambers of Congress introduce bipartisan legislation to improve access to vital postpartum care.

PTAs Harness the Power of Lifelong Relationships

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

More than two decades ago, a group of physical therapist assistants helped guide a big change at APTA. In the process they did something even more important — they became lifelong colleagues and friends as the "Barefoot Gang."

Early Mobilization Reduces The Risk of Adverse Event and Improves Function: Research on the Value of Physical Therapy

Apr 5, 2021/Open Access

Help stress the importance of early mobilization by sharing this research with hospital administrators and other health care professionals who work in acute care settings.

July Advocacy Roundup: How Nearly a Decade of Advocacy Helped APTA Lead the Way on Aetna’s Direct Access Policy Change

Jul 22, 2025/Podcast

In this episode, Alice Bell, PT, DPT, senior specialist, health policy and payment, is joined by Wanda Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, senior specialist, health policy and payment, to discuss how APTA advocacy led to Aetna’s decision to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services.

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)