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Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Addresses the responsibility of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to ensure that the best interests of the person remain at the center of services provided.
Sep 25, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: States the vision statement for the physical therapy profession and outlines the guiding principles to achieve this vision.
Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House policy: Describes various circumstances that may create or cause a conflict of interest and outlines general guidance on how to uphold integrity in those situations.
Apr 1, 2025/Feature
Physical therapists share ways to treat and support long-distance athletes.
Nov 1, 2024/Column
Matt Glassoff, PT, DPT, interviews Renee Schroeder, PT, DPT, secretary of APTA Federal.
Exploring AI Ethics Within the Five Roles of Physical Therapy
Aug 1, 2022/Column
While technology shows promise for cutting-edge treatment, PTs and PTAs must ask the right questions to determine the best plan of care.
Aug 1, 2022/Feature
For some physical therapists, the best way to influence clinical practice might be to leave it.
Jun 22, 2026/Open Access
Pursuant to association policy APTA Clinical Specialization Policy, the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties guides the American Physical Therapy Association’s Clinical Specialization Program and its specialty councils. ABPTS provides strategic advice, recommendations, and counsel to the APTA
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Lois Douthitt is senior director of member communications at APTA, where she contributes to the strategic development and implementation of the association’s overall communications and publications. Before joining APTA in 2000, she was director of publications at the American Gas Association. She is
