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Student PT and PTA Provision of Services

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

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.

Role of Aides in Physical Therapy Service

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapy aides are any support personnel who perform designated tasks related to the operation of the physical therapy service.

Role of the Physical Therapist and APTA in Diet and Nutrition

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Diet and nutrition are key components of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of many conditions managed by physical therapists.

Americans with Disabilities: Role of APTA in Advocacy, Promotion, and Accommodation

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.

Tips for Starting a Practice

Dec 11, 2019/Article

Starting a private physical therapy practice is a major decision that requires considerable preparation and a significant commitment.

Improving Direct Access at the State Level

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.

Direct Access and Medicare in Hospital-Based Outpatient Settings

May 3, 2020/Article

CMS has specific regulations that impact direct access services in hospital-based outpatient settings.

Direct Access and Medicare

May 4, 2020/Article

Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.

Use of Language in Association Policies, Positions, and House of Delegates Recommendations

Dec 11, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

BOD Y11-25-04-01: This policy establishes standardized language usage in the development of Association policies, positions, and recommendations to the Board of Directors. It ensures clarity, consistency, and appropriate interpretation of intent and resource implications.

Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people. APTA is a voluntary