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Association's Role in Advocacy for Prevention, Wellness, Fitness, Health Promotion, and Management of Disease and Disability

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports advocacy for prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability. 

Physical Therapist's Role in Management of Individuals With Concussion

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports physical therapists as part of the interdisciplinary team of licensed health services providers who deliver concussion management and rehabilitation.

Role of the Physical Therapist and APTA in Diet and Nutrition

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Diet and nutrition are key components of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of many conditions managed by physical therapists.

Use of APTA Positions, Standards, Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures

Aug 28, 2014/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures are intended to communicate best practice for physical therapist practice.

Veterans Community Care Programs

Aug 16, 2019/Article

Learn about the differences in the three types of Veterans Affairs Community Care programs.

Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association

Aug 8, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association, adopted by the House of Delegates, describe the organization's structure and how it is governed.

Standing Rules of the American Physical Therapy Association

Aug 8, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

Standing Rules of the American Physical Therapy Association, adopted by the House of Delegates, are the administrative rules providing details and procedural guidance for carrying out the APTA Bylaws.

White Paper: Beyond Opioids: How Physical Therapy Can Transform Pain Management to Improve Health

Jan 1, 2021/White Paper

No lasting gains can be made in the opioid fight until the value of nonpharmacological approaches to chronic pain are recognized.

Workers' Compensation State Resources

State Regulations provide links to pertinent sections of each state workers’ compensation authority website, as well as answers to commonly asked questions regarding coverage of physical therapy services in workers’ compensation.

Position Paper: Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access

Jan 9, 2026/Position Paper

The inclusion of PTs in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program will help to ensure treatment options are available to underserved communities.