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Physical Therapists as Practitioners of Choice to Rehabilitate Persons with Disorders of Vestibular Function Related Balanced Disorders

Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists are practitioners of choice for the rehabilitation and management of persons with disorders of vestibular function.

APTA Pelvic Health: Physical Therapy Management of Functional Constipation in Adults: A 2021 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

Jul 1, 2022/CPG

This CPG describes the evidence for physical therapist interventions used in the conservative management of adults with functional constipation, a nonpathological bowel condition resulting in difficulty with defecation.

2022 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture: Addressing the Profession's DEI 'Disability'

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

Lecturer Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA, provided a sobering view of the profession's 'DEI fatigue' — and a possible path to overcome it.

Cultural Competence Resources: Gender Identity and Expression

Feb 8, 2021/Article

PTs and PTAs must be aware of the diversity and complexity of gender identity to provide patient-centered, patient-partnered care.

Defining Moment: Healing the Little Brain

Apr 1, 2025/Column

A physical therapist recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death.

A Message of Hope at A Critical Time

Nov 1, 2019/Column

Thoughts on a presidential address.

Tapping the Upper Limits of Our Potential

Feb 1, 2018/Article

The key is to strive for it.

Preventing Reinjury in Surgical Patients

Dec 1, 2017/Column

Here's how PTs can best avoid potential problems and reduce litigation risks.

The Power of Hope

Oct 1, 2015/Column

It's the catalyst for positive change.

Telehealth Physical Therapy Is Provided by Licensed Therapists, Not Technology

Sep 22, 2021/Statement

While APTA recognizes telehealth as a component of physical therapist practice, we challenge any reference to physical therapy by technology companies, products, or applications for products that are not directed and delivered by a physical therapist.