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Jun 21, 2024/News
Looking to expand your expertise in physical therapy? Time is running out to enroll in APTA’s comprehensive bundle of engaging lectures.
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)
Nov 1, 2025/Column
APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, recalls a memorable patient encounter in this issue’s column.
May 8, 2020/Article
Our first century saw war, public health crises, and the continued growth of our association in strength and numbers.
Jul 1, 2022/Column
A former newscaster trades the thrill of chasing down a story for the higher satisfaction of improving patients' lives.
Apr 16, 2026/Clinical Summary
Patients receive medical and pharmacological treatment as the primary intervention, and physical rehabilitation to address musculoskeletal weakness and neurologic dysfunction.
Jul 26, 2023/Perspective
Shortly after landing in Berlin to attend the Special Olympics World Games, or SOWG, I knew I was in for a special treat. Not even six months into my term as president of APTA Pediatrics and part of an APTA guest delegation, I had never been to an event like this and I didn't know what to expect.
Feb 7, 2022/Review
Sitting times of six or more hours per day increased mortality risk among the inactive — but not for survivors who met PA guidelines.
Apr 1, 2026/Article
Being problem-solvers is part of the job description for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. In each edition of Success Story, APTA members share their insights into an issue they faced at work and the creative solution they used to address it. This installment features AbbyMarie Leibrand,
May 1, 2019/Article
Learn how to keep your PT/PTA team in peak condition.
