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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.
Nov 26, 2024/News
Researchers analyzed workforce education and the role of clinicians and researchers in addressing disparities.
Jan 26, 2018/Podcast
This is episode 4 of APTA’s comprehensive podcast series that explains the move toward value-based care and how physical therapists can participate in the Quality Payment Program. This episode is “The Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry.”
Mar 1, 2020/Feature
More and more actors with disabilities are appearing in TV shows and movies. Physical therapists are playing a supporting role.
Jul 11, 2025/Resource
Find out in which states physical therapists have the ability to certify for disability placards.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists have the responsibility to practice autonomously in all settings, practice environments, and employment relationships.
Apr 3, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association supports the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act (H.R. 2332 / S. 1101). This legislation would ensure that required federal background checks are completed so physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can participate in the state
Jul 1, 2015/Feature
Physical therapists who treat farmers and ranchers offer advice about working with those patients.
Apr 17, 2020/Podcast
Experts from physical therapy, psychology, and the Pan American Health Organization discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how physical therapists play an important role in the recovery of patients’ mental and physical health. Presenters share experiences from working on the front lines
May 8, 2020/Article
Our first century saw war, public health crises, and the continued growth of our association in strength and numbers.