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May 14, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the role of physical therapy in health management for people with chronic disease.
Sep 25, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.
Dec 20, 2021/CPG
Although the primary purposes of this document are advisory and educational, these guidelines are enforceable under the Workers’ Compensation Rules of Procedure, 7 CCR 1101-3.
Jul 1, 2015/CPG
This updated guideline provides recommendations on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of frailty in older adults.
Sep 1, 2022/Feature
More than two decades ago, a group of physical therapist assistants helped guide a big change at APTA. In the process they did something even more important — they became lifelong colleagues and friends as the "Barefoot Gang."
Feb 1, 2019/Column
A godmother debates whether to weigh in.
Medicare is huge and complex. We're here to help you find your way.
Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards and is required to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States.
Apr 1, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of patients with stable angina.
Jun 1, 2025/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.