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Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure
The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,
Apr 28, 2023/CPG
This guideline was created by an American Physical Therapy Association volunteer guideline development group and covers clinical information and accepted approaches for physical therapist management of glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P08-22-13-15: States APTA's supports for direct-to-employer physical therapist services to improve access, increase quality of care, and decrease health care costs.
HOD P08-22-14-18: States APTA's support for equitable processes to include individuals with disabilities entering and within the profession of physical therapy.
HOD P08-22-11-12: States APTA's commitment to promote research, education, practice, and policy for the nonpharmacologic management of blood pressure.
Nov 1, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Describes the role the association and its members will have with the World Confederation for Physical Therapy/World Physiotherapy.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The physical therapist has oversight of all documentation regardless of the setting in which physical therapist services are provided and shall comply with jurisdictional documentation requirements.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports physical therapists as part of the interdisciplinary team of licensed health services providers who deliver concussion management and rehabilitation.
House position: Describes the association's position on access and use of naloxone as it relates to physical therapy services.
A variety of programs have been developed to address value-based care payment, including the Medicare Quality Payment Program, or QPP.
