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Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist patient and client management integrates an understanding of a patient’s or client’s prescription and nonprescription medication regimen with consideration of its impact on health, function, movement, and disability.
House position: APTA recognizes that inappropriate or indiscriminate use of physical and chemical restraints across the life span is harmful to the quality of life of patients and clients.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House standard: The physical therapy profession is committed to transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.
House position: Experiential learning focused on development and application of patient‐ and client‐centered skills and behaviors is a crucial component of the education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
House position: Physical therapy aides are any support personnel who perform designated tasks related to the operation of the physical therapy service.
House position: Diet and nutrition are key components of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of many conditions managed by physical therapists.
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.
Feb 12, 2020/Article
PTs have all the training and skills necessary to provide diagnosis and treatment without a physician’s referral and without arbitrary restrictions.
May 3, 2020/Article
CMS has specific regulations that impact direct access services in hospital-based outpatient settings.
May 4, 2020/Article
Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.
