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Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: In providing physical therapy services, the physical therapist is accountable first and foremost to the individual receiving physical therapy.
House position: Outlines recommendation on how often individuals should visit a physical therapist.
Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists have the responsibility to practice autonomously in all settings, practice environments, and employment relationships.
Aug 22, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists shall establish a diagnosis for each patient/client.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
House position: Provides an overview of electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations as practiced by physical therapists.
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association endorses the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
Sep 2, 2016/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines endorsement of efforts addressing the opioid health crisis
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the development and utilization of evidence‐based practice.
House position: APTA supports the following health priorities for populations and individuals in the areas of prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability.