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Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Diet and nutrition are key components of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of many conditions managed by physical therapists.
APTA supports more than 100,000 member PTs, PTAs, and students.
PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.
Best available evidence, the clinician's knowledge and skills, and the patient's wants and needs constitute the three elements of evidence-based practice.
Aug 28, 2019/CPG
Covers identifying and treating primary hypertension in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes.
Jun 22, 2026/Open Access
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Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.