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Serving Those Who Serve: Honoring Physical Therapy's Deep Ties to the Military

May 5, 2025/Article

From human performance teams to primary care PTs, discover six powerful stories showcasing the intersection of physical therapy and the armed forces.

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Total Knee Arthroplasty (CPG+)

Sep 1, 2020/CPG

This guideline is intended to be used by qualified and appropriately trained PTs involved in the management of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Addicted to Denial

May 1, 2018/Column

Acceptance and wellness go hand in hand.

Researchers: Direct Access Works in the U.S. Civilian Health Care System

Dec 7, 2020/Review

A new study affirms that direct access to physical therapy improves outcomes and lowers cost for patients with back pain.

There's a Word for What We Do

Aug 1, 2017/Column

It's made up, yet it's very real.

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.

CMS Sheds More Light on the PTA Modifier; APTA Updates Its Quick Guide

Mar 8, 2021/News

Expanded CMS resources include more examples. APTA revised its guide and offers additional insight.

Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA-A)

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to evaluate symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy and their effect on physical activity; can be used to determine clinical severity and provide a guideline for treatment and for monitoring the effect of treatment.

Study: Knee OA Treatment That Doesn't Follow Guidelines Comes at a Price

Feb 23, 2017/Review

Too many physicians are prescribing interventions that are not supported by evidence and may even carry extra risk.