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VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Revised), v. 3.0

Apr 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline describes the critical decision points in the management of COPD and provides clear and comprehensive evidence based recommendations.

Hand Held Myometry/Dynamometry

Mar 1, 2025/Test & Measure

Hand Held Myometry/Dynamometry

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.

Skilled Maintenance Therapy Under Medicare

Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.

Professionalism and Diversity Champion Samuel Feitelberg, PT, MA, FAPTA, Dies

Mar 24, 2023/News

A revered and influential teacher and clinician, Feitelberg served on the APTA Board of Directors in the early 1990s.

APTA Members Appointed to Influential Cost Measure Workgroups

Jun 16, 2023/News

Three member PTs will provide the profession's voice in the areas of movement disorders and non-pressure ulcer wounds.

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.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, March 2022

Mar 16, 2022/Roundup

This month's Good Stuff: Members on everything from working with the U.S. Olympic ski team to the ways physical activity can slow age-related cognitive decline, and more.

American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline: Meniere’s Disease

Apr 8, 2020/CPG

This clinical practice guideline includes a statement that defines the role of vestibular rehabilitation and physical therapy in the management of patients with Meniere’s disease who experience chronic imbalance.

The COPD-X Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2022, Version 2.68

Oct 1, 2022/CPG

The COPDX Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019 (Vers. 2.59)