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Denials happen. So do successful appeals.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Opposition To Physician Ownership Of Physical Therapist Services And Self‐Referral By Physicians.
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures are intended to communicate best practice for physical therapist practice.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist management may prevent the need for or reduce the use of medications. Physical therapist management includes counseling patients and clients on the need for, and the benefits and risks of, medication, and supplements.
Aug 31, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Recognition of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as the accrediting agency of physical therapy residency and fellowship education programs.
Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House positon: Supports collaboration between physical therapists and sleep medicine professionals to enhance the health and well-being of society.
House position: Supports and participates in workforce planning efforts with other stakeholders to meet the needs of the profession and society.
Mar 1, 2021/Podcast
This podcast focuses on panelists' experiences as internationally educated physical therapists working with recruiters, and how elements of the APTA House of Delegates guideline "Recruiting and Hiring Internationally Educated Physical Therapists" were put into practice and resulted in a good
Aug 21, 2020/Podcast
APTA's first in a series of discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This discussion focused on race and racism in physical therapy.
Dec 1, 2025/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to patients undergoing ankle and foot surgery.
