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Term and Title Protection Advocacy

Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.

2-Minute Walk Test (2MWT)

Oct 19, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures endurance by assessing walking distance.

American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Evidence-Based Guideline Summary Diagnosis and Treatment of Limb-Girdle and Distal Dystrophies

Oct 14, 2014/CPG

Offers potential solutions to challenging coverage scenarios that result from incomplete or conflicting evidence on limb-girdle and distal dystrophies (LGMDs).

Neck Pain

Jun 26, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs may perform an evaluation to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses the patient's pain and activity limitations.

Early and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and Management [NG101]

Apr 5, 2023/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of early and locally advanced breast cancer.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Over 16s: Diagnosis and Management [NG115]

Jul 26, 2019/CPG

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older.

Movement System Diagnosis

May 22, 2024/Resource

APTA Board of Directors adopted a set of criteria to be used by any stakeholder groups developing diagnostic systems/labels as it applies to movement system diagnosis.

APTA Practice Advisory: CMS COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule

Jan 20, 2022/Resource

On Nov. 4, CMS and OSHA issued federal regulations on COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Review APTA's practice advisory to to understand how this rule might impact your practice.

Serving Patients With Limited English Proficiency

Individuals with LEP can include those with sensory impairments, who are Deaf or hard of hearing and communicate using ASL, have speech impairments, or who are blind or have visual impairments.

Improve Your Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Mobility

Oct 13, 2021/Video

Your time is valuable. Five minutes and a ball are a good place to start to address soft tissue mobility. Joe Holder, University of Penn grad, Nike master trainer, wellness coach, and Hyperice athlete, will take you through a guided lower extremity soft tissue maintenance routine you can do almost anywhere.