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Financial Tips for Students and New Grads

Apr 3, 2019/Podcast

Pursuing a career in physical therapy is a significant investment—of time, emotion, and also money. When it comes to managing the financial cost of launching a physical therapy career, students and new grads often have the same questions.

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).

Fibromyalgia: Diagnosis and Management

Feb 1, 2023/CPG

This guideline from the American Academy of Family Physicians provides clinical recommendations related to diagnosis, treatment approach, interventions, and medication.

Medical Treatment Guideline for Shoulder Diagnosis and Treatment

Apr 30, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to diagnosis and treatment of patients with shoulder pain.

Family-forward Organizational Policies and Programs For Physical Therapy Employers

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Describes the association's commitment to being a family-forward organization.

Collaborative Relationships Between Physical Therapist And Veterinarians

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the collaborative relationships of physical therapists and veterinarians and the evolution of specialized practice by physical therapists who are addressing the rehabilitation needs of animals.

Interoperability

Oct 1, 2020/Article

The ability of different IT systems to communicate data accurately and efficiently is a major issue in health care — and can be an opportunity for PTs.

Guidelines: Recruiting and Hiring Internationally Educated Physical Therapists

Aug 13, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House guideline: Outlines the process to recruit and hire internationally-educated physical therapists.

Role of Physical Therapy in Palliative Care and Hospice

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines the role of physical therapy in palliative care and hospice settings.

Complementary and Integrative Interventions

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes APTA's role in supporting the continued use of evidence-based complementary and integrative interventions in physical therapist practice.