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Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in safe patient handling and mobility.
House position: Physical therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.
Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the provision of physical therapy services to children with special needs.
House position: APTA supports physical therapists applying for and being granted practice privileges in institutional settings.
House position: APTA supports advocacy for prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability.
Sep 13, 2017/Policies & Bylaws
House position: An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice.
May 3, 2020/Article
Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the opportunities provided by direct access.
May 22, 2024/Resource
The following is a timeline outlining the work of various member groups to move the movement system concept forward.
Jun 8, 2020/Resource
The movement screen is a tool designed to detect movement impairments observed during functional tasks and activities that will help you decide which additional tests and measures to include in the patient and client examination.
May 30, 2024/Members Only
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