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Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.

2022 APTA Leadership Congress Keynote by Stephanie Creary

Aug 13, 2022/Video

Stephanie J. Creary, PhD, delivered the 2022 APTA Leadership Congress keynote, titled "Principles of Leadership: Advancing DEI By Building Resilient HOPE."

APTA State Medicaid Guide Updated

Apr 10, 2024/News

An expansive member benefit that helps PTs and PTAs understand and participate in Medicaid (and advocate for change) now includes 2024 data.

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.

Using Evidence Based Practice During Clinicals: The Student Perspective

Jan 16, 2018/Perspective

How do we efficiently review information while balancing a busy day in the clinic?

Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative

CMS developed the NCCI to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control improper coding that leads to inappropriate payment in Part B claims.

Resiliency - How to Cultivate and Sustain it

Jan 18, 2022/Open Access

Cultivating sustainable resilience (resilience that doesn't burn you out in two days) requires taking the time to learn about yourself.

Lois Douthitt

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Lois Douthitt is senior director of member communications at APTA, where she contributes to the strategic development and implementation of the association’s overall communications and publications. Before joining APTA in 2000, she was director of publications at the American Gas Association. She is

With Health Care Reform Plan Still Unclear, APTA Signs Onto Coalition Letter to Preserve Rehab Services

Apr 26, 2017/News

APTA and other organizations are staking out their positions on policies that should remain no matter what.

APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19

May 11, 2020/Podcast

APTA staff Justin Elliott and Kara Gainer, JD, discuss what’s happening in Congress, what’s to come, and what APTA is doing to advocate on behalf of the profession.