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Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.
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.
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.
Sep 1, 2024/Feature
How RTM can improve patient satisfaction, access, and outcomes.
Mar 1, 2021/Column
Understand your professional, legal, and personal scopes of practice.
Feb 1, 2022/Column
View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and answers to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.
Oct 1, 2025/Feature
PTs and PTAs are showing that care gets stronger — and outcomes improve — when providers work side by side.
May 26, 2021/News
UHC is the first of the largest insurers to make the move advocated by APTA.
