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Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the recognition of physical therapists who have attained voluntary specialization of practice.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the following levels of supervision within the context of physical therapist practice.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists shall establish a diagnosis for each patient/client.
House position: APTA supports a health system that addresses the health needs of older adults.
Studies have indicated that genetic factors influence many, if not most of the diseases commonly encountered in clinical practice by physical therapists.
May 25, 2023/Video
The COVID-19 pandemic posed ethical challenges to the physical therapy profession.
APTA offers physical therapy resources in Spanish. Access resources such as clinical practice guidelines, PTJ articles, Learning Center courses, and information for consumers.
Apr 1, 2016/Column
When is it appropriate? What's involved? Considerations and action steps.
Mar 1, 2016/Feature
Physical therapists are playing a key role in the rehabilitation of patients who undergo regenerative procedures such as stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma injections.
Dec 1, 2025/Article
More physical therapists are exploring concierge care as a way to blend entrepreneurship with patient-centered practice.