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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

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

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

Incorporating Psychologically Informed Practice

Sep 1, 2024/Feature

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

Ethics in Practice: How Informed Is Your Patient's Consent?

Nov 1, 2022/Column

Legal signed consent is not the same as ethical informed consent.

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.

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.

Total Joint Replacement Rehab Trends

Aug 1, 2023/Feature

More total joint arthroplasties are being performed as outpatient surgery. Here's how it impacts rehab, what has changed, and more.

PTPAC: Celebrating 50 Years of Advocacy for the Profession on Capitol Hill

Sep 1, 2023/Feature

APTA's political action committee celebrates its golden anniversary and looks ahead to what's next.