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May 1, 2016/CPG
Evidence-based practice recommendations for interprofesssional teams across all care settings who are providing care to people with existing pressure injuries.
Jan 1, 2020/CPG
This guideline from the Global Initiative for chronic Lung Disease (GOLD) presents recommendations for the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Pocket guides available.
May 1, 2021/Column
A hospital PT finds meaning in a visit with a patient with COVID-19.
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.
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.
Feb 1, 2015/Column
When housekeeping reveals more than just dirt.
Jul 1, 2025/Column
How one early experience of belonging at APTA CSM helped a young PT overcome imposter syndrome and dedicate his career to service.
Oct 22, 2018/Perspective
Failure is as powerful and life changing as a win.
Oct 14, 2021/Perspective
Five ways that PTs can help patients and clients who are taking opioids, or who are at risk for or already have OUD.
Jul 22, 2019/News
The commercial payer world is varied and continually evolving. APTA helps its members by staying on top of changes and bringing the physical therapy profession's voice to the table on a wide range of private payer-related issues. Here's a quick rundown of some of the latest news and APTA activities.