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APTA Practice Advisories

APTA Practice Advisories are a structured approach to help physical therapists and physical therapist assistants understand and respond to emerging issues in clinical practice. It offers clear guidance to ensure that PTs and PTAs remain informed, prepared, and supported while confidently integrating

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain

Feb 1, 2022/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the management of patients with low back pain. The CPG+ is based on the 2019 version of the guideline.

How PTs Can Cut Employee Health Care Costs and Improve Well-Being

Sep 14, 2021/Handouts

Use this handout to initiate discussions with employers about the solutions PTs can offer to help curb employer spending on health care.

APTA Media Tour Delivers the "Choose to Move" Message

Oct 24, 2022/News

The importance of physical activity and the profession's movement expertise were featured in more than two dozen TV and radio interviews.

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

Jun 15, 2022/Roundup

Members' insight on everything from pelvic floor health to treadmill desks.

Examining Medicare Payment Reform and the Future of Patient Access

Congressional Briefing An Ounce of Prevention: The Role of Physical Therapy in Reducing Health Care Costs On Sept. 14, APTA hosted a Capitol Hill briefing for congressional staff focused on the critical role physical therapy plays in improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and supporting

Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention a TBI is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. However, not every blow to the head will result in a

New Member Benefit a One-Stop-Shop for Prior Authorization, UM Advocacy Tools

Mar 15, 2022/News

APTA and the Private Practice Section have collaborated to create SPARC — the State Payer Advocacy Resource Center.

PTAs: Advanced Proficiency Pathways Enrollment Deadline Feb. 28

Jan 28, 2022/News

Prioritize your career development and enrich your knowledge in a specific area of care through APTA’s innovative program.

Adverse Events in Therapeutic Exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis

Dec 7, 2021/Podcast

Knowing the risk of harm associated with exercise can better inform safe dosing of exercise, clinical implementation, and replicability.