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May 1, 2016/CPG
Evidence-based practice recommendations for interprofesssional teams across all care settings who are providing care to people with existing pressure injuries.
Jan 1, 2020/CPG
This guideline from the Global Initiative for chronic Lung Disease (GOLD) presents recommendations for the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Pocket guides available.
Jan 1, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is "transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience." Our profession’s charge, as we strive to be an inclusive moral community that is diverse and equitable, is to meet the health needs of all people.
Sep 26, 2019/Open Access
Pain and pain management continue to be at the forefront of health care policy discussions.
Sep 27, 2022/News
Based on a 2021 survey, the results show significant growth in the public's understanding of the profession's role and level of expertise.
Sep 8, 2023/News
APTA seized the opportunity to address the good, the bad, and the unclear.
Jul 16, 2024/News
The proposed rule includes small changes to telehealth policies and the Quality Payment Program.
Jul 3, 2019/News
Health care is one thing. But the context of that care, the constellation of factors that can affect health for individuals and entire communities? That's something else entirely—and physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and physical therapy education programs are engaged.
Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures amount of active lumbar flexion, extension, and lateral flexion motion measured using an inclinometer.
Apr 1, 2021/Column
Reminiscences of a PT and mother.