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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)

Coronavirus Update: November 2

Nov 2, 2022/Roundup

APTA long COVID clinical summary, prevalence of long COVID symptoms, importance of handwashing, and more.

Coronavirus Update: June 2

Jun 2, 2021/Roundup

New CDC guidance, effects of mild coronavirus infection, employee vaccination requirements, and more.

New Fed Report Points to a Pattern of Improper Denials in Medicare Advantage

May 11, 2022/News

The findings from the HHS Inspector General's office echo APTA's longstanding concerns with the system.

Viewpoints

Mar 1, 2018/Magazine

PTs Must Demonstrate Their Value

Evidence-Based Practice and Research Resources for Educators

Use these resources to help your students to begin their understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and research.

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Jun 6, 2019/Test & Measure

Measures depression and suicidal ideation in elderly people.

More PA Tied to Lower Hospitalization Risk for Common Diseases

Mar 10, 2023/Review

Higher levels of accelerometer-measured physical activity were associated with lower risk for nine of 25 common conditions.

When Therapy Packs a Punch

Feb 1, 2017/Column

The benefits of boxing to patients and a practitioner.

APTA President's Message | It Takes All of Us

Feb 1, 2026/Column

APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, summarizes some of the association’s 2025 highlights in his latest column.