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Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines recommendation on how often individuals should visit a physical therapist.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports rigorous scientific inquiry as an essential requisite for developing and advancing the physical therapy profession.
May 29, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
Board guideline: American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the following levels of supervision within the context of physical therapist practice.
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
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the collaborative relationships of physical therapists and veterinarians and the evolution of specialized practice by physical therapists who are addressing the rehabilitation needs of animals.
House position: Physical therapists' practice responsibility includes all elements of patient and client management: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.
House position: Physical therapists shall establish a diagnosis for each patient/client.
House position: Provides an overview of electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations as practiced by physical therapists.
House position: APTA supports the development and utilization of evidence‐based practice.
