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APTA Guide to Successful Mentoring

Mar 27, 2025/Resource

The intent of the “APTA Guide to Successful Mentoring” is to describe mentoring applicable for all professional roles of a physical therapist and physical therapist assistant across the learner continuum, understanding that being a learner is a career-long role.

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.

Coming Clean

Feb 1, 2015/Column

When housekeeping reveals more than just dirt.

Making Transformation Possible: Panelists at APTA Event Explore Paths Toward Rethinking Pain Management

Feb 6, 2018/News

Panelists at a recent APTA event believe there are models and concepts out there that provide hope for a future in which multidisciplinary nondrug approaches to pain replace an opioid prescription as the norm in health care.

NEXT 2017: Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Adrianne Haslet

Jul 7, 2017/Podcast

Listen to a discussion interview held at NEXT 2017 in Boston with Keynote Speaker and Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Adrianne Haslet.

Using Fundamental Interventions To Address Social Determinants of Health

Mar 1, 2022/Feature

PTs can use a socio-ecological model to look beyond intrapersonal factors in evaluating and treating patients and clients.

Physical Therapist Authors

Jul 1, 2015/Feature

While many physical therapists have written books for the educational market, a growing number are writing books for the general public. Here's how some of them did it-and how they say you can, too.

An Argument Seeks Traction

Jul 1, 2018/Column

A simple request. A capable provider. What's the harm?

Providence: A Little City Big in My Heart

Jul 4, 2018/Perspective

Here are just a few reasons why I love the state of Rhode Island.

52nd Mary McMillan Lecture

Sep 23, 2021/Video

We explore the importance of fostering an innovative culture within physical therapy and its significant impact on patient care.