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Mar 1, 2018/Article
How do physical therapists in their 50s, 60s, and 70s continue to work in such a physically demanding profession? Some offer advice to their peers of all ages.
Nov 1, 2024/Column
A longtime physical therapist reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession.
Apr 1, 2022/Article
Developed in a year that celebrated APTA's history, the APTA Centennial Scholars Program was designed to build future leaders.
Oct 1, 2023/Column
One physical therapist's struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis and, eventually, a successful career.
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Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The use of biophysical agents as a standalone intervention, or the use of multiple biophysical agents with a similar physiologic effect, is not considered physical therapy nor is it considered medically necessary without documentation that justifies the use of the biophysical agents for
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the role of physical therapy education programs in promoting membership with the American Physical Therapy Association.
House position: Describes the association's position on the World Confederation for Physical Therapy's Policy Statement: Torture.
May 26, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Outlines the duty of APTA's Board of Directors as a delegation to the House of Delegates.
Jul 27, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Outlines the role of APTA's Board of Directors during the election process.