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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)

APTA-Backed Bill Presses for Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Reforms

May 17, 2021/News

The legislation would require MA plans to share data, provide transparency, create more efficient systems, and do a better job of listening.

Viewpoints

Apr 1, 2020/Magazine

APTA welcomes your opinions. We will consider letters, email, and social media posts that relate to specific articles in the magazine and those of general interest to the physical therapy profession.

Meet Adam. Nice Guy. Tries Hard. LOVES the Profession.

Jun 12, 2017/Perspective

Here's the formula to my success: Do more, not less.

Keeping School Simple

Aug 20, 2018/Perspective

One of my most admired mentors had some pretty basic advice to get me started on this journey.

2024 U.S. Health Care Leadership Summit: Long COVID Rehabilitation Summary

Oct 2, 2024/Resource

APTA and the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice co-sponsored an interdisciplinary meeting about long COVID rehabilitation.

Resiliency - How to Cultivate and Sustain it

Jan 18, 2022/Open Access

Cultivating sustainable resilience (resilience that doesn't burn you out in two days) requires taking the time to learn about yourself.

Prevention of Fall-Related Injuries in the Elderly

Jul 1, 2016/CPG

Answers and provide recommendations for key population, intervention, comparator, outcomes (PICO) questions regarding fall-related injuries in adults 65 and older.

Opportunities Exist in Projected Workforce Demand

Apr 1, 2021/Feature

APTA's new workforce analysis projects PT supply and demand through 2030. The imbalances offer opportunities for the profession.

Narrow Networks: A New Challenge for PTs and Patients

Feb 1, 2016/Feature

Many health plans are "narrowing" their provider networks in an attempt to control costs. What does this mean for individual therapy practices? That all depends.