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May 1, 2018/Column
Acceptance and wellness go hand in hand.
Dec 7, 2020/Review
A new study affirms that direct access to physical therapy improves outcomes and lowers cost for patients with back pain.
Apr 2, 2024/News
After helping create the CPT codes and advocate for their adoption, APTA launched an education campaign featuring a practice advisory.
Jan 5, 2022/News
APTA continues to advocate for changes that reflect the realities of physical therapy and patient-centered care.
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.
Jun 30, 2017/News
PTs "are in the perfect position to be involved in primary care," according to John Heick, PT, DPT, PhD, but to make the most of the opportunity, PTs need to understand the current primary care landscape and its potential for the future.
Jul 5, 2019/Review
The findings lend further support to the ideas behind APTA's efforts to increase telehealth opportunities for PTs and their patients.
Nov 10, 2020/News
Historic grassroots efforts from APTA and its members are opening a path forward if the final rule includes cuts.
Nov 13, 2025/News
In the summer of 2023, I had the pleasure of serving as an usher at the APTA House of Delegates. One of the most fascinating parts of the experience was getting to see firsthand the process through which the delegates develop and debate policies that shape our profession. The experience sparked in me