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APTA Health Policy and Administration Section

Jan 1, 2020/Website

This section seeks to enhance professionalism, leadership, management, and advocacy to foster excellence in autonomous practice for the benefit of members and society.

Actors With Disabilities and the PTs Who Treat Them

Mar 1, 2020/Feature

More and more actors with disabilities are appearing in TV shows and movies. Physical therapists are playing a supporting role.

Body Image and Physical Therapy - APTA Live

Nov 4, 2020/Podcast

Listen to a discussion on the topics of body dysmorphia, body image, and physical therapy treatment.

Payment and Regulatory Update: September 22, 2021

Jul 21, 2021/Members Only

Topics discussed: Provider relief funding, vaccine mandates, DMEPOS, SNF and IRF final rules and commercial payer updates.

Preferred Nomenclature for the Provision of Physical Therapist Services

Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA defines and uses the following terms in its documents and publications to promote consistency and a common understanding and use of these terms external to APTA regarding the provision of physical therapist services.

Identification and Management of Cardiometabolic Risk After Spinal Cord Injury

May 31, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to management of patients and cardiovascular risk post-spinal cord injury.

Veteran and Emerging Leaders Share Their Views During a Challenging Year

Dec 1, 2021/Feature

Up-and-coming and established PTs and PTAs weigh in on major issues facing the profession.

Safe Patient Handling and Movement

Research has found that PTs and PTAs have a high rate of injury when doing manual lifts, making it important to have a thorough understanding of how to avoid risk factors for injury.

Resources for Early-Career PTs and PTAs

APTA has resources to support each #FreshPT and #FreshPTA as they start their careers.

Media Tour Takes APTA's 'ChoosePT' Message Nationwide

Sep 20, 2019/News

Pain is complicated, and effectively addressing it requires open communication and a true partnership between providers and patients. Sarah Wenger, PT, DPT, believes that physical therapy can support just that type of relationship, and she took that message to TV and radio stations across the United