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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.
Feb 1, 2015/Column
When housekeeping reveals more than just dirt.
Jun 15, 2021/Perspective
The lead author of two recent PTJ articles on the PT's role in nutrition says the profession can make a difference.
Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure
The Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome-Yellow Flag (OSPRO-YF) is an assessment tool designed to help orthopedic physical therapy clinicians screen patients and clients for psychosocial distress.
Feb 8, 2023/News
The association's public policy priorities are aimed at unleashing physical therapy's potential to take on pressing health care challenges.
Dec 30, 2022/Roundup
APTA podcasts helped you stay healthy, inform your practice, and gain insight into payment and regulatory issues.
Jan 13, 2023/Review
A review of medical records from five data sources analyzed how many adults were diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 2012.
Sep 6, 2022/Review
A systematic review and meta-analysis looked at studies relating to COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, severe illness, and death.
Apr 8, 2024/Roundup
Four articles — two from an upcoming PTJ special issue on health disparities — explore minority health issues through a range of lenses.
Nov 12, 2025/News
The physical therapy profession has a new tool in the fight to reduce administrative burden. APTA's report, "The Impact of Administrative Burden on Physical Therapist Services," offers a comparison of all three of APTA's surveys on this topic, as well as an updated infographic that illustrates the challenges
