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Jun 28, 2019/News
An HHS change may make it easier for more Americans to purchase health insurance that they don't receive from their jobs.
Jul 9, 2018/News
Two researchers and a longtime APTA staff member were formally recognized as honorary members of APTA by the 2018 House of Delegates for contributions that have allowed PTs and PTAs to better serve patients and clients.
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.
Jul 28, 2025/News
APTA’s new online community offers members a dynamic space for discussion, collaboration, and innovation.
Dec 30, 2022/Roundup
A look back at the APTA scientific journal's most-downloaded articles for 2022.
Aug 9, 2021/Podcast
How did military PTs establish successful, supportive relationships with the military physician community? What are the critical insights for the future of physical therapy both in terms of education and clinical practice? The author shares lessons and insights, including the remarkable safety record
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."
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.
Nov 8, 2019/Review
Does unrestricted direct access to a physical therapist (PT) make a difference compared with "provisional" direct access systems?
Feb 25, 2020/News
CMS says that PTs and PTAs with Physical Therapy Compact privileges are considered valid license-holders for purposes of meeting Medicare licensure requirements.