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Sep 19, 2024/CPG
Guidelines to ensure proper care for the developmental and clinical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy for those under 25 years old to ensure they can be active and independent.
Aug 13, 2019/CPG
This guideline presents recommendations for the care and management of adult (age 25-44 years) inpatients at risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Jun 18, 2017/News
"It is both financially sound and advisable and it will be a significant investment in the future of our association."
Feb 3, 2021/News
APTA pressed for updated descriptions of PTA qualifications and skills. The change led to a raise in pay ranges.
October is National Physical Therapy Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on firearms-related injuries and deaths in the United States.
Since our founding in 1921, our association has moved us forward together, with a passion and commitment to transform lives and strengthen our profession.
Dec 18, 2019/News
APTA is developing a new clinical practice guideline (CPG) on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and your help is needed. The CPG is now in the public review phase of its development, and APTA is asking for public comment. But hurry—deadline for comments is January 3, 2020. Funded entirely by APTA, the draft
Mar 29, 2021/Review
Even as prevalence and incidence drop, shifting demographics are affecting absolute numbers — with significant differences between states.
Apr 19, 2019/News
If a proposed rule from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is adopted as planned, inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) will see a 2.5% payment increase in the 2020 fiscal year (FY), which begins October 1, 2019—an approximate boost of $195 million. But they'll also need to prepare for