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Feb 7, 2019/Article
Participating in a bundled care model can be a wise move, but only if you've taken the time to weigh the risks and benefits—and have an honest look at your practice.
Jun 28, 2018/News
Professional beach volleyball player Gabrielle (Gabby) Reece told attendees at the opening event of NEXT 2018: "To serve others and help other people is a really important thing. You're changing people's lives."
Sep 15, 2017/News
The APTA website is home to some fascinating archives devoted to a variety of topics. Here are 8 of the best collections offered by APTA.
Aug 14, 2017/News
Assistive technologies to help individuals in the workplace are developing at a rapid rate, but if the promise of these technologies is to be fully realized then thinking around access, user training, reimbursement, and other barriers needs to catch up.
Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure
This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.
Dec 14, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
This position statement, last updated in 2021, lays out the association's support for well-balanced productivity requirements that respect clinical judgment and improve providers' work experience.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists embrace and are accountable for best practice standards to provide high‐quality services that promote value, and that all individuals have access to physical therapist services.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The use of biophysical agents as a standalone intervention, or the use of multiple biophysical agents with a similar physiologic effect, is not considered physical therapy nor is it considered medically necessary without documentation that justifies the use of the biophysical agents for
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.
Aug 28, 2014/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures are intended to communicate best practice for physical therapist practice.
