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Electrophysiologic Examination And Evaluation

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Provides an overview of electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations as practiced by physical therapists.

Evidence Based Practice

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the development and utilization of evidence‐based practice.

Interventions Performed Exclusively By Physical Therapists

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists' practice responsibility includes all elements of patient and client management: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

Management Of The Movement System

Jun 3, 2015/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines management of the movement system.

Pharmacotherapeutics and Supplements in Physical Therapist Practice

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist management may prevent the need for or reduce the use of medications. Physical therapist management includes counseling patients and clients on the need for, and the benefits and risks of, medication, and supplements.

Physical and Chemical Restraints: Role of the Physical Therapist

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA recognizes that inappropriate or indiscriminate use of physical and chemical restraints across the life span is harmful to the quality of life of patients and clients.

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in safe patient handling and mobility.

Physical Therapy Documentation Reform

Oct 1, 2013/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA shall pursue documentation standards that focus primarily on clinical reasoning and decision making in the provision of physical therapist services.

Physical Therapy For Individuals With Disabilities: Practice in Educational Settings

Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the provision of physical therapy services to children with special needs.

Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House standard: The physical therapy profession is committed to transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.

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Interrater Reliability of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children

Jan 31, 2008/Research Reports

Background and Purpose

The Movement Assessment Battery for Children

Associations Between Physical Examination and Self-Reported Physical Function in Older Community-Dwelling Adults With Knee Pain

Dec 31, 2007/Research Reports

Background and Purpose

Knee pain is a common disabling condition

Variability in Effective Radiating Area at 1 MHz Affects Ultrasound Treatment Intensity

Dec 31, 2007/Technical Report

Background and Purpose

Previous research has indicated that

Invited Commentary

Dec 31, 2007/Technical Report

Endurance Exercise Training to Improve Economy of Movement of People With Parkinson Disease: Three Case Reports

Dec 31, 2007/Case Reports

Background and Purpose

Even early in Parkinson disease (PD),

Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy

Dec 31, 2007/Update

Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) is the third most common inherited muscular

Effects of Intensity of Treadmill Training on Developmental Outcomes and Stepping in Infants With Down Syndrome: A Randomized Trial

Dec 31, 2007/III STEP Series

Background and Purpose

Infants with Down syndrome (DS) are consistently