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Nov 1, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to prenatal physical activity for women who are pregnant, and obstetric care and exercise professionals.
Aug 1, 2019/CPG
This guideline covers the management of chronic pain in adults, including pharmacological, physical, psychological, and nutrition therapies, as well as complementary and alternative medicine.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists have the responsibility to practice autonomously in all settings, practice environments, and employment relationships.
RF-PTCAS, the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provided by APTA provides a simplified application process for physical therapist seeking a residency or fellowship program. RF-PTCAS launched in 2013 and since then, RF-PTCAS has grown to include over 85% of residency
Jun 26, 2018/News
In its ongoing efforts to decrease regulatory burdens, CMS has turned its attention to a law that, with the exception of physical therapy and a few other treatments and procedures, bars physicians from referring patients to services in which the physician has a financial interest.
Sep 25, 2018/News
Thanks to a satellite media tour, APTA's #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign received local media coverage in more than 30 outlets.
Aug 27, 2018/Review
Assessments followed by nterventions that address patient-specific risk areas could result in a "striking" reduction in falls.
Aug 8, 2022/Roundup
Advocacy by APTA and its members is paying off in some key ways.
Jun 25, 2024/News
Two recently published articles study adults with chronic low back pain and adults with autism spectrum disorder.
Nov 12, 2017/Perspective
We need to be proactive and initiate change.