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Administrative Burden Advocacy

Excessive time and resources spent on documentation and administrative tasks can hurt patient outcomes.

Direct Access Advocacy

More needs to be done to improve direct access in states across the country.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.

Fair Physical Therapy Copays Advocacy

Physical therapy saves money and achieves results that help patients get and stay healthy. But too often, insurance requires copays that effectively reduce access. This must change.

Health Information Technology Advocacy

PTs and PTAs need to be part of the evolution in health information technology.

IDEA and ESSA Advocacy

Every student deserves the ability to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and Every Student Succeeds Act make that possible.

Medicaid Advocacy

Medicaid should put patients first.

Term and Title Protection Advocacy

Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.

Hospice and Palliative Care

Physical therapy is increasingly acknowledged as a key component in hospice and palliative care.

Policies and Bylaws

The Board and House are responsible for the association’s bylaws, positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

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A Path Model for Evaluating Dosing Parameters for Children With Cerebral Palsy

Feb 28, 2014/Perspectives

Dosing of pediatric rehabilitation services for children with cerebral palsy (CP)

Physical Therapist–Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Qualitative Study of Physical Therapists' Perceptions and Experiences

Jan 31, 2014/Research Reports

Background

The importance of the biopsychosocial model in assessment

Health-Enhancing Physical Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy: More of the Same Is Not Enough

Jan 31, 2014/Perspective

Physical activity is important for young people's health. The emphasis over the

Direct Access Compared With Referred Physical Therapy Episodes of Care: A Systematic Review

Dec 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

Evidence suggests that physical therapy through direct

Predictors of Short-Term Outcome to Exercise and Manual Therapy for People With Hip Osteoarthritis

Dec 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

Physical therapy for hip osteoarthritis (OA) has

Rasch Analysis Supports the Use of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire

Dec 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

The Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) is used

Reliability of a Progressive Maximal Cycle Ergometer Test to Assess Peak Oxygen Uptake in Children With Mild to Moderate Cerebral Palsy

Dec 31, 2013/Research Reports

Background

Rehabilitation research in children with cerebral