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May 1, 2024/Clinical Summary
This clinical summary provides information on the background, pathophysiology, and management of people who are at risk for and who have had a cerebrovascular accident.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists' practice responsibility includes all elements of patient and client management: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.
Aug 1, 2015/White Paper
This 2015 white paper examines the implications of the movement system on practice, education, and research.
Jan 4, 2022/Review
A small-scale study of Texas PTs points to the possible importance of psychological supports in the face of increasing job demands.
Nov 8, 2023/Article
Downloads, viewers, impressions, placements, and more: See how APTA and our members got the word out on the value of physical therapy.
Apr 9, 2025/Podcast
Interested in how large language models compare against clinicians? Listen as Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Yael Arbel, PT, MHA, Yoav Gimmon, PT, PhD, and Liora Shmueli, PhD, about their recently published study, which tested the performance of ChatGPT and Google Gemini against
Dec 1, 2023/CPG
This updated guideline from APTA's American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy makes recommendation for the physical therapist management of non-arthritic heel pain for individuals 16 and older.
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.
Nov 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Used for patients with suspected delirium.
Mar 19, 2019/News
Although characterized by supporters as an approach that "embodies fiscal responsibility," the 2020 federal budget proposal from the Trump administration is facing criticism that the $4.1 trillion plan cuts too deeply into health care and education. Many of the proposed changes run counter to current