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Role of the Physical Therapist and APTA in Behavioral and Mental Health

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports interprofessional collaboration in behavioral and mental health to enhance the overall health and well-being of society consistent with APTA’s vision.

Mental Health and Self-Care

Jul 5, 2020/Live Webinar

Join us for a discussion on about mental health in the times of COVID-19 and beyond, and share wellness tactics and strategies students can use now and into the future.

New PTJ Podcast Previews June Special Issue on Infant and Child Development

May 28, 2019/Article

Topics include sensor technology and device development, approaches to measurement and assessment using emerging technology, and perception-action.

IDEA and ESSA Advocacy

Every student deserves the ability to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and Every Student Succeeds Act make that possible.

Joint Commission Wants Your Comments on Proposed Pain Assessment and Management Requirements

Apr 23, 2018/News

The Joint Commission is developing new requirements related to pain assessment and management in 3 important settings, and your comments can help shape final standards and more clearly define the roles of PTs and PTAs.

Environmental Considerations in Ethical Physical Therapy Practice

Oct 18, 2023/Live Webinar

Healthcare organizations and clinicians are paying increased attention to environmental issues.

First-Ever Telerehab CPG Specifically for PTs and PTAs Now Available

Mar 22, 2024/News

APTA's newest clinical practice guideline is designed to inform practice and enlighten payers and policymakers.

APTA, AOTA, ASHA Joint Statement on Habilitation and Rehabilitation Benefit Design

Feb 10, 2021/Resource

APTA, AOTA, and ASHA developed a resource for public and private insurers, employers, and consumers to evaluate the appropriateness of rehabilitation and habilitation benefit design.

Health Information Technology and Patient Privacy

PTs and PTAs need to have a solid understanding of health IT privacy laws and regulations, as well as policies designed to improve patient access to their own records. This includes HIPAA as well as requirements related to information blocking and interoperability.

APTA's Name and "Mark"/Logo Usage

Sep 3, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: The association’s official mark/logo and other brand elements developed by the association according to its Brand Guidelines are the property of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).