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Physical and Chemical Restraints: Role of the Physical Therapist

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

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.

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in safe patient handling and mobility.

Physical Therapy Documentation Reform

Oct 1, 2013/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA shall pursue documentation standards that focus primarily on clinical reasoning and decision making in the provision of physical therapist services.

Physical Therapy For Individuals With Disabilities: Practice in Educational Settings

Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the provision of physical therapy services to children with special needs.

Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Sep 24, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House standard: The physical therapy profession is committed to transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.

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 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the role of physical therapy aides as support personnel who perform nonclincial designated tasks related to the operation of the physical therapy service.

Credentialed Clinical Trainers

Feb 7, 2025/Open Access

Below is a list of credentialed clinical trainers who are available to teach the Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program. Trainers with "(1,2)" behind their name are credentialed to teach both Level 1 and Level 2 courses. It is recommended that if there is more than one trainer in your area you contact

Changes to Accessing the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

Effective Jan. 31, 2021, APTA is changing how some users access the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Structure for Components

Jan 14, 2021/Resource

APTA chapters and sections can use this framework create and maintain an effective DEI committee.