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How to Improve Clinical Reasoning Skills

Jul 1, 2016/Feature

Clinical reasoning skills can be strengthened at any age and at any experience level. Here's advice for both the recent graduate and the experienced practitioner.

Defining Moment: Searching for Answers

May 1, 2024/Column

After a long search for a diagnosis, a PT moves toward recovery.

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.

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.

Considering Providing Dry Needling Services?

Mar 1, 2021/Column

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

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.

Going the Distance: Remote Therapeutic Monitoring

Sep 1, 2024/Feature

How RTM can improve patient satisfaction, access, and outcomes.

2023 APTA Leadership Scholars Program Welcomes New Class

Feb 1, 2023/News

The 25 PTs, PTAs, and students selected to refine their leadership skills bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the program.