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Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT)

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.

OARSI Guidelines for the Non-surgical Management of Knee, Hip, and Polyarticular Osteoarthritis

Nov 1, 2019/CPG

These guidelines offer comprehensive and patient-centered treatment profiles for individuals with knee, hip, and polyarticular OA.

American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation 2019 Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee

Feb 1, 2020/CPG

Directions for clinicians and patients making treatment decisions for the management of OA.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

COVID-19 Rapid Guideline: Managing Symptoms (Including at the End of Life) in the Community [NG191]

Mar 23, 2021/CPG

Recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community -- babies, children, young people, and adults in all care settings, including at the end of life.

Journal Editor In Chief

Mar 7, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: The Board of Directors shall appoint the editor-in-chief of the association's journal, Physical Therapy (PTJ).

Opposition To Physician Ownership Of Physical Therapist Services And Self‐Referral By Physicians

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Opposition To Physician Ownership Of Physical Therapist Services And Self‐Referral By Physicians.

APTA Clinical Specialization Policy

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Clinical specialization in physical therapy is a voluntary and unrestricted process.

Preferred Nomenclature for the Provision of Physical Therapist Services

Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA defines and uses the following terms in its documents and publications to promote consistency and a common understanding and use of these terms external to APTA regarding the provision of physical therapist services.

American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education Recognition

Mar 5, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

Board guideline: American Board Of Physical Therapy Residency And Fellowship Education Recognition