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Oct 30, 2020/Handouts
APTA has developed this handout that lists the wealth of research on the value, impact, and benefits of having physical therapists in the emergency department.
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.
Aug 27, 2018/Review
Assessments followed by nterventions that address patient-specific risk areas could result in a "striking" reduction in falls.
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.
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.
Jan 29, 2019/Perspective
Honestly, before CSM I was skeptical of how “real” those social media relationships were.
Mar 1, 2021/Feature
Many therapists believe the most important part of their job involves serving as a catalyst for clinical and professional change.
Sep 27, 2022/News
Based on a 2021 survey, the results show significant growth in the public's understanding of the profession's role and level of expertise.