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Now Available: New Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 2, 2026/News

On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into one document the current Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist with the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.

Appropriate Use of Designations

May 22, 2026/Open Access

House position: APTA's 2016 House of Delegates amended the position HOD P06-19-51-57 to limit the use of abbreviated designations after a physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's name.

Physical Activity Works: PTJ Studies Make the Case

Oct 4, 2021/Roundup

The association's journal provides evidence to help PTs increase their patients’ physical activity.

Viewpoints

Jul 1, 2021/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

A Direct Challenge

Oct 1, 2019/Column

When general supervision is legal but problematic.

What the CI Doesn't See

Aug 1, 2019/Column

When "little things" are big deals.

Changes in the Offing for Skilled Nursing Facilities

Sep 1, 2018/Column

Here's the scoop on the new Patient-Driven Payment Model.

A Study in Uncertainty

Sep 1, 2018/Column

Is this patient a good subject for research?

Too Good to Be Truly Legal

Jun 1, 2018/Column

It doesn't pay to pay zero.

The Perils of Self-Deception

Feb 1, 2018/Article

Literal bad timing gives a PT a choice.