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Advocacy Issues

APTA shapes policy issues that impact our profession and the patients and clients we serve.

Direction And Supervision Of The Physical Therapist Assistant

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical

Acknowledgement of Service and Support in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The delegates honor the commitment of APTA staff, leaders of our association, and members of our profession in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Laws and Regulations Governing PTs' Ability to Certify Applications for Disability Parking Placards and License Plates

Jul 11, 2025/Resource

Find out in which states physical therapists have the ability to certify for disability placards.

Diabetes in Pregnancy: Management of Diabetes and its Complications from Preconception to the Postnatal Period [NICE NG3]

Dec 16, 2020/CPG

This guideline aims to improve the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and help women with diabetes to self-manage their blood glucose levels before and during pregnancy.

Long COVID Patient and Client Resources

Sep 26, 2022/Resource

Long COVID can have far-reaching effects on patients' lives. APTA has compiled these resources that you can select from to share with your patients and clients as appropriate.

CMS Promotes More Access to Nondrug Pain Management in Medicaid

Mar 5, 2019/News

Could states be doing more to increase access to nonopioid and nonpharmacological approaches to management of chronic pain under Medicaid? The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) thinks so, and has issued guidance that outlines options and shares examples of some states' promising initiatives.

APTA Students Raise $2,000 and Awareness of PTPAC via Flash Action Strategy

Oct 8, 2024/Article

This year’s PT and PTA student-led social media blitz focused on raising funds and awareness for PTPAC, APTA's political action committee.

Introduction to Expressive and Art-Based Therapies for Rehab Professionals

Apr 27, 2023/Live Webinar

An introduction to expressive and art-based therapies for rehab professionals.

Major Health Industry Groups Look to Streamline Prior Authorization

Jan 19, 2018/News

6 major health industry groups issued a consensus statement outlining 5 ways the health care system could "improve the [prior authorization] process, promote quality and affordable health care, and reduce unnecessary burdens."