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Preferred Nomenclature for an Internationally Educated Physical Therapist

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on the use of the terms internationally educated physical therapist and IEPT in its documents and publications.

Recommended Education on Trauma-Informed Care Across the Physical Therapy Profession

Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on education for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students about trauma-informed care.

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)

Nov 15, 2024/Test & Measure

This test measures functional assessment of mobility, balance, and fall risk.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Beyond Wound Closure: Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Nov 22, 2024/CPG

CPG+ Appraisal Rating: 7 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)   Highlights Five recommendations support physical fitness for patients with diabetes with or without foot ulcers (Page 2, Table 1). Evidence and implementation strategies are identified under each recommendation. Recommended guidance on the

APTA Practice Advisory: CPT Codes for Caregiver Training Without the Patient Present

Mar 27, 2024/Resource

The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule added three CPT codes for providing caregiver education in the interest of an individual or a group of patients without the patient present.

APTA Societies

APTA Societies comprise members who have served APTA in distinct capacities or who are Catherine Worthingham Fellows of APTA.

Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED)

Oct 5, 2023/Test & Measure

SCARED is a quick and easy screening tool that combines input from parents and children.

Recommended Education That Includes Identifying Signs of Human Trafficking

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: States APTA's recommendation that education regarding Human Trafficking to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Students.