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Coalitions Bring Rehab Message, Powerful Stories to Capitol Hill

Jun 29, 2017/News

Days after the Senate introduced a bill that threatens to weaken required essential health benefits, a trio of coalitions sponsored a briefing on Capitol Hill to highlight the value of rehabilitation and habilitation services,

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 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

Study: Popular Shoulder Procedure Provides No Relevant Clinical Benefit Over 'Placebo Surgery'

Jul 24, 2018/Review

Researchers found subacromial decompression surgery for shoulder impingement to be no better than diagnostic arthroscopy alone.

Shaping the Future of PT Clinical Education: Your Perspective Needed

Aug 9, 2017/News

A sweeping effort to create a shared vision for PT clinical education has led to a set of recommendations that could help shape the future of the profession. Now your input is needed.

New Pilot Study Opportunities Available From CoHSTAR

Apr 9, 2019/News

The Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR) has opened a call for the development of multiple pilot studies that would help set the stage for larger efforts to advance a wide range of health services research. APTA was a major financial contributor to the development of CoHSTAR, having

Breaking Boundaries: APTA Fit for Practice Presents Kelly Starrett's Vision for Transformative Physical Therapy

Feb 6, 2024/Live Webinar

Join us on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. ET for an illuminating webinar featuring Kelly Starrett, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, performance coach to elite athletes and military units, and a pioneer in health and fitness.

When Clinical Expectations Meet Reality

Apr 23, 2018/Perspective

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

Medal-Worthy Physical Therapy: PTs at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics

Aug 27, 2024/Podcast

Meet two PTs supporting athletes at the Summer Games.

Viewpoints

Mar 1, 2018/Magazine

PTs Must Demonstrate Their Value