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Direction And Supervision Of The Physical Therapist Assistant

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: APTA Updates

Mar 13, 2023/Roundup

We've updated an APTA practice resource, advocated for continued patient access, and alerted MACs to denials they're making in error.

An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline: The Diagnosis of Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness in Adults

Dec 15, 2014/CPG

This guideline addresses the potential benefits of physical therapy interventions for individuals with intensive-care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW).

No One Way To Be a PT

Jun 30, 2021/Podcast

This PT encourages others in the profession to expand the bounds of what PTs can be.

Specialist Certifications Still Within Reach

Aug 12, 2020/News

ABPTS is extending application deadlines and offering payment options for PTs interested in pursuing board certification.

EQ-5D©™ (Health-Related Quality of Life Measure)

Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure

The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme

APTA's PT Moves Me Campaign: Spreading the Word About the Profession

Jul 14, 2021/News

More students than ever, from more diverse backgrounds than ever, are learning why becoming a PT or PTA might be right for them.

From PTJ: Few Prognostic Models for MSK Conditions Show 'Potential Value'

May 9, 2023/Review

A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.

PTJ Author Interview: Influence of Race and Ethnicity on DPT Applications

Feb 25, 2025/Podcast

Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Nicole Tombers, PT, DPT, about her recently published article.

Making History, One Woman at a Time: Women PTs Share Their Inspirations

Mar 19, 2021/Perspective

We asked seven APTA members about the women who inspired them in their chosen profession, and how they in turn hope to impact the future of physical therapy. Here's what they had to say.