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Mar 31, 2021/Statement
APTA joins AAPM&R in calling for a national plan to address the needs of the growing number of individuals who have post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infections, or PASC, sometimes referred to as "long COVID."
Jul 28, 2025/News
APTA’s new online community offers members a dynamic space for discussion, collaboration, and innovation.
Oct 1, 2019/Test & Measure
The Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) measures fingertip dexterity and gross movement coordination of the fingers, hands, and arms. It was first introduced by Joseph Tiffin in 1948 as a functional assessment screen for hand dexterity in applicants for assembly-line work.
Oct 8, 2024/Podcast
Learn why PTs should be leaders in falls prevention efforts what APTA is doing to improve access to PT-led falls prevention for Medicare beneficiaries and veterans.
Dec 1, 2014/Test & Measure
This is a 32-item questionnaire used to assess the physical, occupational, emotional, and social qualities of adults aged 17 to 70 years with asthma.
Jun 21, 2023/Review
Authors analyzed accelerometer data to objectively measure patient movement for 48 hours after elective surgery.
Oct 31, 2018/Review
A study supports the validity of physical therapy as first-line option for treatment.
Oct 18, 2021/News
In an APTA-supported letter to House leadership, a bipartisan group of lawmakers calls for immediate relief and longer-term fixes.
Dec 7, 2020/Review
A new study affirms that direct access to physical therapy improves outcomes and lowers cost for patients with back pain.
Nov 18, 2024/News
The APTA Board of Directors and Nominating Committee positions are set for 2025.