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University of California, San Diego - Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (UCSD-SOBQ) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Dec 2, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a self-report questionnaire that measures severity of shortness of breath/dyspnea during various activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with various forms of lung pathology.

RF-PTCAS for Programs

RF-PTCAS, the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provided by APTA provides a simplified application process for physical therapist seeking a residency or fellowship program. RF-PTCAS launched in 2013 and since then, RF-PTCAS has grown to include over 85% of residency

Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire (PSOCQ)

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

This tool is used to assess adults and adolescents who have chronic pain.

Cigna Implements Outpatient Hospital Physical Therapy Site-of-Care Review

Oct 14, 2025/Article

Note: This article was updated in May 2026 to link to the FAQ that Cigna created for APTA. Effective Oct. 1, Cigna Healthcare implemented a new site-of-care review process for outpatient hospital physical therapy and occupational therapy services.

Significant CMS Prior Authorization Changes on the Horizon: Your Voice Needed

Feb 10, 2023/News

Don't miss this chance for PTs to make headway in reducing administrative burden.

From Naysayers to NASCAR�and Beyond

Dec 1, 2018/Article

The importance of constant learning and abundant kindness.

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

The American Physical Therapy Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816). This legislation would reduce health care providers’ administrative burden by addressing unnecessary preauthorization requirements, ultimately increasing efficiencies

PTAs Shaping What’s Next: Board Eligibility and the Future of Leadership

Dec 16, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 26:53 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify For the first time in APTA history, physical therapist assistants are eligible to serve on the APTA Board of Directors beginning with the 2026 cycle. In this episode, host Kelley Kubota, PT, DPT, MS, sits down with Evan Bier,

Editor's Update | Evolving How We Deliver Our Stories

Dec 1, 2025/Column

How member feedback is shaping APTA Magazine’s transition to a more timely, digital-forward way of sharing stories.

New APTA Action Plan Charts a Course to Strengthen DEI

Jul 7, 2023/News

The plan offers up real-world strategies to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion both within APTA and throughout the profession.