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Use of APTA Positions, Standards, Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures

Aug 28, 2014/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures are intended to communicate best practice for physical therapist practice.

Global Deterioration Scale for Assessment of Primary Degenerative Dementia (GDS)

Aug 22, 2017/Test & Measure

A quick screening tool to detect the early onset of dementia as well as the severity of the condition.

Support For Initiatives to Improve Health in Rural Communities

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: States APTA's support for initiatives to improve rural health.

PT, PTA, Student Involvement in Special Olympics is Improving Health…and Changing Attitudes

Aug 22, 2018/News

"Healthy Athletes," is an initiative that brings health professionals and students together to provide education, screenings, and other services to athletes.

Impact of Student Debt on the Physical Therapy Profession

Jun 1, 2020/Report

The report includes recommendations, as well as a summary of actions APTA has been taking to address the problem.

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men: Management [NICE CG97]

Jun 3, 2015/CPG

This guideline aims to improve the quality of life for men over 18 with LUTS by recommending which assessments they should receive, and when conservative management, drug treatment and surgery can help.

Observations With Implications

Jul 1, 2015/Column

PTs have a role to play in battling a disturbing trend.

Succeeding on Social Media

Sep 2, 2019/Article

Social media can be an effective tool for networking with colleagues, staying informed, or promoting yourself or your brand. But inappropriate behavior can be damaging. Here are some things to consider.

Oxygen Administration During Physical Therapy

Mar 5, 2019/Article

The FDA generally regards oxygen to be a prescription drug.