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Scope of Practice

The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.

Family Violence

Apr 1, 2020/Open Access

PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question

Resources for Educators

APTA helps educators empower the next generations of PTs and PTAs.

Professional Pulse

Aug 1, 2017/Magazine

- Data Points\r\n - Focus on Opioids\r\n - Research Roundup\r\n - Practice Management\r\n - Association Resources

CMS Resources on Payment in the Home Health Setting

May 24, 2020/Article

CMS posts a number of different sources of information on payment for home health services.

Be Humble, Curious, and Ready to Learn: Care for the Native American Population

Oct 8, 2022/News

APTA Magazine connects with experienced providers to explore keys to providing culturally competent physical therapy.

Physical Literacy Decline in Children Leads to Adverse Effects in Adults

Jun 30, 2017/News

Physical literacy is as important as literacy in language, music, and mathematics. However, today’s children are becoming less physically literate, which could shorten their lifespan as much as 5 years less than their parents’.

Professional Pulse

Nov 1, 2018/Magazine

- Datapoints\r\n- Health Care Headlines\r\n- Research Roundup\r\n- Association Resources

Professional Pulse

Jun 1, 2018/Magazine

- Datapoints\r\n - Health Care Headlines\r\n - Research Roundup\r\n - Update on Opioids\r\n - Association Resources\r\n - In Memoriam

Professional Pulse

May 1, 2018/Magazine

- Datapoints\r\n- Health Care Headlines\r\n- Research Roundup\r\n- Update on Opiods\r\n- Association Resources