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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.

Coming Clean

Feb 1, 2015/Column

When housekeeping reveals more than just dirt.

Nutrition in PT Practice Shouldn't Be Hard To Swallow

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.

Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome-Yellow Flag (OSPRO-YF)

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.

Now's Your Chance: Four Reasons to Comment on the Proposed 2024 Fee Schedule

Aug 22, 2023/Roundup

It's not all about the cuts. CMS is also signaling the possibility of some major positive changes — and your opinion matters.

CMS Proposes New Model That Could Highlight PTs’ Impact in Joint Replacement

May 22, 2026/Statement

In the model, physical therapists would serve as a critical component of some of Medicare’s most common surgical interventions.

Applying the Code of Ethics: Real-World Scenarios

Feb 1, 2026/Article

Practical examples of how the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession offers clear guidance for PTs and PTAs.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, June 2021

Jun 16, 2021/Roundup

Our monthly roundup of local and national reporting featuring members on a range of topics.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Oct 24, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs confirm a diagnosis of BPPV by observation of nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) when the patient is placed in a position that provokes symptoms.

Forefoot Alignment Measurement

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

For patients with foot and ankle disorders