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Best available evidence, the clinician's knowledge and skills, and the patient's wants and needs constitute the three elements of evidence-based practice.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.
Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P07-26-08-04: The American Physical Therapy Association opposes unfair or deceptive acts or practices by payers and third-party intermediary entities, aka provider networks, preferred provider organizations, “Silent PPOs,” repricers, bill review entities, discount brokers, and any other term that
Aug 28, 2019/CPG
Covers identifying and treating primary hypertension in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes.
Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.
Apr 5, 2023/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of early and locally advanced breast cancer.
Expand your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it impacts your role in clinical practice or the classroom.
Jan 14, 2025/CPG
This guideline, from the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), covers the prevention and management of overweight, obesity, and central adiposity in children, young people, and adults. It brings together and updates all NICE's previous guidelines on overweight and
APTA has created and curated educator resources to help you develop professionally and personally and to enhance your efforts to further the profession through PT and PTA education.
Jun 22, 2026/Open Access
The APTA Public Policy and Advocacy Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below. Apply Now
