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Aug 22, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists shall establish a diagnosis for each patient/client.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Provides an overview of electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations as practiced by physical therapists.
Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association endorses the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
Sep 2, 2016/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines endorsement of efforts addressing the opioid health crisis
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the development and utilization of evidence‐based practice.
House position: APTA supports the following health priorities for populations and individuals in the areas of prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability.
Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports and encourages physical therapist ownership and operation of physical therapy services.
Oct 1, 2013/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA shall pursue documentation standards that focus primarily on clinical reasoning and decision making in the provision of physical therapist services.
House position: APTA supports a health system that addresses the health needs of older adults.
