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Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists have the responsibility to practice autonomously in all settings, practice environments, and employment relationships.
Aug 22, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists shall establish a diagnosis for each patient/client.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Provides an overview of electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations as practiced by physical therapists.
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association endorses the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
Sep 2, 2016/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines endorsement of efforts addressing the opioid health crisis
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the development and utilization of evidence‐based practice.
Oct 1, 2013/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA shall pursue documentation standards that focus primarily on clinical reasoning and decision making in the provision of physical therapist services.
House position: APTA supports a health system that addresses the health needs of older adults.
Sep 26, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Describes the structure of APTA's member engagement groups.
Apr 15, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
This policy outlines the purpose and structure of American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education.
