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Inclusion of Physical Therapist Referral in Clinical Guidelines and Recommendations

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports inclusion of the pathway for referral to a physical therapist for physical therapist management in clinical guidelines and recommendations.

Physiotherapy for Cystic Fibrosis in Australia and New Zealand: A Clinical Practice Guideline

May 1, 2016/CPG

Recommendations for managing newly diagnosed patients with cystic fibrosis including delivery of non‐invasive ventilation and physiotherapy management before and after lung transplantation.

The Treatment of Neck Pain-Associated Disorders and Whiplash-Associated Disorders: A Clinical Practice Guideline

Oct 1, 2016/CPG

Provides a multimodal approach including manual therapy, self-management advice, and exercise as an effective treatment strategy for both recent-onset and persistent neck pain.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of the Patient and Clinician

Apr 17, 2020/Podcast

Experts from physical therapy, psychology, and the Pan American Health Organization discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how physical therapists play an important role in the recovery of patients’ mental and physical health. Presenters share experiences from working on the front lines

IOC Recommends 'Multi-Faceted' Approach to Pain Management in Elite Athletes

Sep 5, 2017/News

The International Olympic Committee issued a consensus statement recommending a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team approach to address “biomechanics and the kinetic chain continuum, and psychosocial and contextual domains" among elite athletes.

Serving Your Community

Sep 28, 2023/APTA Social

In honor of the upcoming PT and PTA Day of Service and National Hispanic Heritage Month, join us to for a discussion on ways to find community engagement and volunteerism opportunities, and get insights from our speakers on how they've have broadened their toolboxes to better serve their local community. 

Conflict of Interest and Disclosure

Sep 25, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes APTA's commitment to conducting its activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards and how the Board implements that commitment.

Core Values for the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant

Sep 21, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines how the core values guide the behavior of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to provide the highest quality of physical therapy services.

Twelve Months of Health Care Awareness

May 1, 2020/Feature

Beyond National Physical Therapy Month in October, how many months, weeks, and days do you know that have been designated to highlight conditions that PTs and PTAs manage? There probably are more than you think!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Climate Scan Tools

Mar 25, 2024/Article

Access a list of climate scanning tools to help you assess the DEI culture of your individual spaces and identify areas of improvement.