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Sep 20, 2022/Article
As digital health technology continues to evolve and incorporate into clinical care, APTA has identified resources from the international community that can enhance your digital literacy.
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)
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
Dec 1, 2014/Test & Measure
This is a 32-item questionnaire used to assess the physical, occupational, emotional, and social qualities of adults aged 17 to 70 years with asthma.
Jul 25, 2025/News
The APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit highlighted emerging technologies and partnerships changing rehabilitation and patient care.
Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P07-26-35-08: APTA supports the Doctor of Physical Therapy, or DPT, as the professional degree required for graduation and eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the United States.
Sep 6, 2022/Review
A systematic review and meta-analysis looked at studies relating to COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, severe illness, and death.
Jun 6, 2019/Test & Measure
Measures depression and suicidal ideation in elderly people.
The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.
Nov 19, 2021/Podcast
PTJ talks with Anneleen Malfliet, PT, PhD, about obesity and pain.
