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Viewpoints: August 2023

Aug 1, 2023/Column

Finding purpose in physical therapy, talking about power imbalances, soccer PTs, and more.

Sexual Harassment

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on sexual harassment.

Oxygen Administration During Physical Therapy

Mar 5, 2019/Article

The FDA generally regards oxygen to be a prescription drug.

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APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to champion aquatic physical therapy to optimize lifelong movement, function, and wellness.

District Profiles

May 1, 2020/Article

APTA has created district and state profiles for federal legislators.

Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Jun 20, 2013/Test & Measure

Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale for Traumatic Brain Injury

Valsalva Test

Jun 17, 2014/Test & Measure

Aids in the clinical diagnosis of problems or injury in the nerves of the cervical spine.

Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation in Critically Ill Adults. Rehabilitation Protocols, Ventilator Liberation Protocols, and Cuff Leak Tests

Jan 1, 2017/CPG

Provides evidence-based recommendations to optimize liberation from mechanical ventilation in critically ill adults. An official American Thoracic Society/American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline.

Now Available: APTA Practice Advisory on Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Aug 18, 2025/News

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is emerging as a noninvasive treatment option in physical therapy. ESWT utilizes sound waves to relieve pain and aid healing. It's important for physical therapists to understand the different forms of ESWT, such as focused and radial shockwave therapies, as