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Aug 8, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
Standing Rules of the American Physical Therapy Association, adopted by the House of Delegates, are the administrative rules providing details and procedural guidance for carrying out the APTA Bylaws.
APTA supports the development of CPGs to reduce unwarranted variation in care and improve the value of care.
Aug 1, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines role of the APTA as an advocate for full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life and within the profession of physical therapy.
Mar 29, 2023/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: The APTA Board of Directors has ultimate fiduciary responsibility for and authority over the association’s investments and has delegated oversight of the day-to-day management of the investment portfolio to the Finance and Audit Committee.
Oct 18, 2019/Podcast
In this PTJ podcast, The 50th McMillan Lecturer Dr. Thomas McPoil, shares personal insights behind and beyond the lecture; for instance how he envisions allowing specialization to begin before completion of professional education.
Jul 7, 2017/Podcast
Listen to a discussion interview held at NEXT 2017 in Boston with APTA President Sharon Dunn on bold moves the association is making to prepare for its centennial celebration.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Brad Cooper, PT, MSPT, ATC, MBA, is the founder of the Catalyst Coaching Institute, which provides the only wellness coach certification (CWC) to earn the approval of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, the National Athletic Trainers Association, the National Consortium for the Credentialing
May 9, 2020/Column
The need for teamwork to best serve a patient.
Feb 1, 2017/Magazine
International Volunteering
Mar 29, 2021/Review
Even as prevalence and incidence drop, shifting demographics are affecting absolute numbers — with significant differences between states.
