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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.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.

Tools for Establishing Direct-to-Employer Relationships

Oct 8, 2021/Resource

This series of questions and checklists can help you prepare for direct-to-employer services.

From PTJ: Psychologically Informed Practice and a 'Roadmap' for Implementation

Jun 13, 2023/Article

In companion articles, authors explore the drivers of PiP and offer a model for its use with patients experiencing chronic pain.

Proposed FY '22 SNF Rule: A PDPM Surprise; CMS Acknowledges Lower Therapy Rates

Apr 13, 2021/Review

CMS says the PDPM is 5% more costly than the previous payment system, and warns SNFs to not let finances "override" clinical judgment.

Busting Payment Myths, Part 8: Wherefore the Payment Cut?

Jan 29, 2021/Perspective

PTs are facing Medicare payment cuts. But what does that really mean?

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 28, 2023/CPG

This guideline was created by an American Physical Therapy Association volunteer guideline development group and covers clinical information and accepted approaches for physical therapist management of glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis.

Fall and Balance

Feb 1, 2020/Column

When patient confidentiality and broader need are in conflict.

Founders' Day Lecturers See the Possibilities

Jan 19, 2021/News

What's one of the best ways to honor 100 years of APTA history? Talk about how bright the future looks because of it.

Physical Therapist Management of Patients With or Recovering From COVID-19

Mar 1, 2023/Open Access

Access information and guidelines on COVID-19 based on national and international recommendations and guidelines.