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APTA Advocacy Leads to Direct Access for Millions Covered by Aetna

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

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)

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

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

Generation Rap: Veteran and Emerging Leaders Speak Out

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.

Do You Believe in Magic?

Mar 1, 2016/Column

Your wellness clients might. Tell them about the "big 3."

When Clinical Expectations Meet Reality

Apr 23, 2018/Perspective

During my clinicals I learned lessons that changed me personally and professionally.

For Facilities: Physical Therapy Support During COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, APTA is working with other organizations and members to connect volunteers with facilities that need physical therapy services.

Royal London Hospital Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures pain in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.

PTJ Editor Interview: Alan Jette and Steven George

Dec 12, 2023/Podcast

What's the vision for PTJ in the next five years?

Student Focus: APTA Federal

Nov 1, 2024/Column

Matt Glassoff, PT, DPT, interviews Renee Schroeder, PT, DPT, secretary of APTA Federal.