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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.

General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE)

Aug 4, 2021/Test & Measure

This summary reviews a questionnaire to measure self-efficacy and contains information on use of it to screen patients or clients in a general clinical setting and reviews the use of this questionnaire with adolescents and adults in a general clinical setting without regard to a specific diagnosis or

APTA, AMA, Others Demand Action From Congress to Address Fee Schedule

Mar 10, 2025/News

Providers and patients are urged to call Congress on the proposed spending package before March 14 deadline.

Defining Moment: From Dismissed to Equipped

Oct 1, 2024/Column

One PT learned perseverance and determination after failing out of — and subsequently being reinstated into — PT school.

Coronavirus Update: August 24

Aug 24, 2022/Roundup

Physical activity's role in reducing COVID-19 risk, prone positioning, new CDC recommendations, home testing, and more.

Viewpoints: February 2022

Feb 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and answers to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Better Together: Co-Managing Patient Care

Oct 1, 2025/Feature

PTs and PTAs are showing that care gets stronger — and outcomes improve — when providers work side by side.

Big Win: UnitedHealthcare Makes Telehealth Permanent for PTs

May 26, 2021/News

UHC is the first of the largest insurers to make the move advocated by APTA.

Considering Providing Dry Needling Services?

Mar 1, 2021/Column

Understand your professional, legal, and personal scopes of practice.

APTA in 2020, Part 2: Supporting Your Growth

Rather than close down opportunities for growth during a pandemic, we opened up even more.