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Appointments to the Board of Directors

Sep 27, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

This policy states the process by which a member of the Board of Directors shall be appointed.

Referral To Physical Therapy

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes APTA's position on referral to physical therapy.

Clinical Specialization In Physical Therapy

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the recognition of physical therapists who have attained voluntary specialization of practice. 

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

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

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

Real Progress: Virtual Reality in Physical Therapy

Dec 1, 2024/Feature

VR technologies are gaining ground in research, education, and clinical practice.

The Importance of Interprofessional Education

Mar 1, 2024/Feature

Education programs are preparing students for the reality of interprofessional work.

Incorporating Psychologically Informed Practice

Sep 1, 2024/Feature

How PTs and PTAs can improve patient outcomes by looking at their patients as whole people.

Defining Moment: Knocking Out Knee Injuries

Jul 1, 2023/Article

Growing up around athletes and coaches, this PT was destined to be involved in sports.