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APTA Position Papers

These position papers are a resource for legislative staff to learn more about our issues and for APTA advocates to give to their legislative contact.

Awards for APTA

See recent awards won by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Physical Therapist Assistant Median Income

May 1, 2018/Resource

Salary data for PTAs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.

Action Research Arm Test (ARAT)

Oct 6, 2014/Test & Measure

Action Research Arm Test (ARAT)

COVID-19 Rapid Guideline: Managing Symptoms (Including at the End of Life) in the Community [NG191]

Mar 23, 2021/CPG

Recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community -- babies, children, young people, and adults in all care settings, including at the end of life.

APTA State Medicaid Payment Rate Guide

To improve health equity, APTA supports national, state, and local efforts to expand access and increase payment for physical therapist services for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Evidence Summary Around Implicit Bias and Cultural Competence in Health Care

Dec 1, 2021/Video

Check out these five short videos to learn about implicit bias and cultural competence in health care, and get recommendations for mindfulness, empathy, and self-reflection.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Acquired Temporomandibular Disorders in Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Jan 1, 2019/CPG

These guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) are intended to assist the practitioner in the recognition and diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and to identify possible treatment options.

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults: Diagnosis and Management (Updated) [NICE CG142]

Jun 14, 2021/CPG

Covers diagnosis and management of autism spectrum disorder in adults and how access to interventions and services can be improved for people with autism.

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Feb 23, 2022/Test & Measure