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Scope of Practice

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

PTs and the Consumerism Movement

Mar 1, 2019/Feature

As physical therapy patients increasingly seek to become more involved in their own care, PTs and PTAs face both challenges and opportunities.

I Took 20 Free APTA Learning Center Courses in 20 Days

Nov 19, 2024/Perspective

What I learned from the course content and from the experience of disciplining myself to meet the challenge.

Proposed '22 Hospital Outpatient and ASC Rule Ups the Ante on Price Transparency

Jul 23, 2021/Review

CMS sets up penalties for noncompliance in the rule, which also includes a 2.3% pay increase and requests for input on a range of topics.

2018 NEXT: McMillan Lecture: Wisdom and Courage Exemplify the Best of Our Profession

Jun 28, 2018/News

Both wisdom and courage are needed to effect positive change. Laurita M. (Laurie) Hack, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, opened her delivery of the 49th Mary McMillan Lecture with these thoughts and with her insights into gaining more of the wisdom and courage that will move the profession forward. Hack addressed

Modern Science, Ancient Practice

Jun 1, 2017/Column

Physical therapy and yoga, working together for patients.

Guidelines for Achieving the Vision

Sep 25, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The following principles of Identity, Quality, Collaboration, Value, Innovation, Consumer-centricity, Access/Equity, and Advocacy demonstrate how the profession and society will look when this vision is achieved.

Guidelines to Promote Excellence in Clinical Education Partnerships

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House guideline: Provides guidelines and describes aspects of the clinical partner site, the site coordinator of clinical education, and the clinical instructor that are necessary to promote excellence in clinical education.

Zero Preventable Patient Harm

Aug 13, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

The American Physical Therapy Association supports efforts by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to transform the delivery of health services and achieve the goal of zero preventable patient harm.

Dementia Quality of Life Instrument (DEMQOL), and DEMQOL-Proxy

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

A 28-item self-reported measure related to health-related quality-of-life (HRQL) in patients with dementia.