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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.
Jul 29, 2022/PDF
Federal agencies oversee the creation and modification of a wide range of health care-related regulations, including those around payment. You can help regulators gain an expert understanding of the impact their rules on patients, providers, and systems by drafting a personalized comment letter.
Mar 1, 2018/Magazine
PTs Must Demonstrate Their Value
Dec 18, 2017/Perspective
While some programs do not require applicant interviews, for the schools that do, the interview is an important component of the admissions process.
Jun 25, 2017/News
"The greatest challenge to the value of physical therapy is unwarranted variation."
Apr 24, 2020/Podcast
APTA hosted experts in physical therapy and public health to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the United States, including how the pandemic interacts with existing geographic, economic, racial, and age-related health disparities. Speakers explored the roles the physical therapy community can play
Feb 3, 2020/News
We are seeking student volunteers to serve as ushers at the 2020 APTA House of Delegates in Phoenix, Arizona, June 1-3, 2020.
Jul 16, 2020/Podcast
Brian de Castro didn't fit the profile of someone likely to find himself in a life-and-death battle with COVID-19. His entire family got the virus and recovered quickly, but the 39-year-old who was in good health, is required two weeks on a ventilator. Physical therapy was key to his recovery.
Mar 1, 2020/Article
The PDGM is not intended to be used to make treatment or staffing decisions that reduce or compromise patient care.
Jul 26, 2017/News
Researchers say that not only is physical therapy cheaper than injections or surgery for LBP in the short-term, it's an approach that is likely to save on treatment costs for at least a year after initial diagnosis.
