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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.

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.

Coming Clean

Feb 1, 2015/Column

When housekeeping reveals more than just dirt.

APTA Payment Advocacy: Congress Must #FixMedicareNow

Oct 18, 2024/Article

APTA is pushing Congress to reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and improve payment in year-end legislation.

Addicted to Denial

May 1, 2018/Column

Acceptance and wellness go hand in hand.

PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal

May 23, 2020/Website

Members have free access to APTA's official scientific journal, which publishes innovative and highly relevant content for both clinicians and scientists.

APTA Magazine

APTA Magazine is an award-winning publication providing industry-leading information and insight to APTA's 100,000 members, including physical therapy students, PTs, and PTAs.

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.

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.

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.