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Feb 22, 2021/Position Paper
APTA establishes its public policy priorities every two years in conjunction with each new session of Congress.
Jan 18, 2022/Open Access
Have you ever gotten into your car after a rough day at work, turned on your stereo system, and the perfect song for your mood came on?
Cultivating sustainable resilience (resilience that doesn't burn you out in two days) requires taking the time to learn about yourself.
Feb 1, 2024/Open Access
The following checklist of standards may be used by stakeholders when developing or reviewing continuing education courses.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Opposition To Physician Ownership Of Physical Therapist Services And Self‐Referral By Physicians.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the collaborative relationships of physical therapists and veterinarians and the evolution of specialized practice by physical therapists who are addressing the rehabilitation needs of animals.
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.
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.
