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Levels of Supervision

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the following levels of supervision within the context of physical therapist practice.

Clinical Practice Guideline Endorsement

Apr 26, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: The Board of Directors (Board) or Executive Committee (EC) approves all clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) submitted to APTA for endorsement. 

Diagnosis By Physical Therapists

Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists shall establish a diagnosis for each patient/client. 

School-Based Physical Therapy in the Age of COVID-19

Sep 1, 2020/Feature

PTs have learned from their experiences with remote service provision and are prepared for a variety of scenarios in the new school year.

Hands On: Grip Strength as a Measure of Health

Sep 1, 2025/Feature

Could a simple squeeze predict overall health? A growing number of PTs say grip strength should be a standard measure of strength and functional status. Here’s why.

New Technology: Keeping It Ethical, Keeping It Legal

Nov 1, 2019/Feature

Advances in health care technology raise legal and ethical issues. Here are some situations you soon may encounter, if you haven't already. How should you respond?

In the Rough

Mar 1, 2020/Column

A PT-patient relationship built on golf goes off course.

Good to Be Home

Feb 1, 2020/Feature

Physical therapists working in home health discuss their evolving role in the continuum of patient care.

Practicing Physical Therapy in the Gig Economy

Oct 1, 2022/Feature

PTs share their thoughts on deciding if contract work is the right choice and, if so, how to proceed.

Is Your Practice ADA Compliant?

Oct 1, 2023/Feature

Following the Americans with Disabilities Act means more than ramps and accessible parking spots. Is your practice fully covered when it comes to patient communications?