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Building a Better Referral-Management Process

Jun 1, 2016/Feature

Here's how a hospital's physical therapy department designed an efficient, patient-centric system for managing referrals.

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.

Alzheimer’s Disease Related Quality of Life (ADRQL)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

A revised version of the ADRQL was developed based on analyses of the psychometric properties of the original ADRQL and consists of 40 items addressing the same domains.

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.

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.

Becoming a Physical Therapist

Physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. Read more.

How Does Flash Action Strategy Work?

In advance of the event, APTA will send information through social media and email to educate you about PTPAC. We'll host a virtual Flash Action Strategy kickoff event the evening of Sept. 24. On Sept. 25 and 26, students and schools will provide an easy way for students to participate in PTPAC and support

Telehealth

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Telehealth is a well‐defined and established method of health services delivery.

Investment Policy Statement

Dec 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

Board Policy: The Investment Policy Statement provides direction to the Finance and Audit Committee regarding day-to-day management of APTA's investments.