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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.
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.
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.
Feb 1, 2015/Column
When housekeeping reveals more than just dirt.
Apr 1, 2025/Column
APTA President says 'Show Me the Data' PT Shares Lessons in Strength and Community
The MPPR policy implements a 50% payment reduction to the practice expense value of certain CPT codes deemed "always therapy services."
Feb 3, 2021/News
APTA pressed for updated descriptions of PTA qualifications and skills. The change led to a raise in pay ranges.
Aug 1, 2025/Column
Thailey Leak, SPT, interviews Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, president of APTA Oncology, about what it takes to succeed in this rewarding specialty.
Sep 8, 2021/Roundup
Looking back over APTA's first 100 years, it quickly becomes apparent that PTs and PTAs aren't the types to just sit back and let the future happen: They'd prefer to actively invest in it — and then build it. That's what APTA's Centennial Scholars Program is all about.
Dec 7, 2022/Roundup
APTA's message on long COVID, physical activity and vaccination effectiveness, long COVID costs, and more.