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Components of Evidence-Based Practice

Best available evidence, the clinician's knowledge and skills, and the patient's wants and needs constitute the three elements of evidence-based practice.

Ethical And Effective Integration of Artificial Intelligence Across Physical Therapist Practice, Education and Research

Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on the ethical development and integration of artificial intelligence.

Hypertension in Adults: Diagnosis and Management [NICE NG136]

Aug 28, 2019/CPG

Covers identifying and treating primary hypertension in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes.

Policies and Bylaws

The Board and House are responsible for the association’s bylaws, positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

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.

Public Policy and Advocacy Committee

Jun 22, 2026/Open Access

The APTA Public Policy and Advocacy Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below. 

Public and Consumer Relations Task Force

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Public and Consumer Relations Task Force is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.

Physical Therapy Educator Development

APTA has created and curated educator resources to help you develop professionally and personally and to enhance your efforts to further the profession through PT and PTA education.

Student PT and PTA Provision of Services

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Experiential learning focused on development and application of patient‐ and client‐centered skills and behaviors is a crucial component of the education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Practice and Business Financial Arrangements for Physical Therapists

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports collaborative practice and business models that are innovative, ethical, and person-centered.