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PT Practice Update: COVID-19 Vaccine

Feb 25, 2021/Podcast

As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available and distribution plans vary by state, APTA Practice and Regulatory Affairs staff and members will discuss the latest updates on vaccine distribution, access, and administration.

APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19

May 11, 2020/Podcast

APTA staff Justin Elliott and Kara Gainer, JD, discuss what’s happening in Congress, what’s to come, and what APTA is doing to advocate on behalf of the profession. 

Consumer Protection Through Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

Sep 29, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Consumer Protection Through Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

Physical and Chemical Restraints: Role of the Physical Therapist

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA recognizes that inappropriate or indiscriminate use of physical and chemical restraints across the life span is harmful to the quality of life of patients and clients.

Physical Therapists As Primary Care And Entry-Point Providers

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists make unique contributions as individuals or members of primary care teams and are entry-point providers into the health care system. Physical therapists provide a broad range of services to optimize movement, including screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis,

Sharing My Voice and Enthusiasm as a Student

Jul 30, 2019/Perspective

I've never been in a room with so many strangers and felt perfectly at home and a sincere sense of belonging.

Maley Lecture: The Movement System and Diagnosis — Are We There Yet?

Jul 21, 2024/Event

Phil McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA will deliver the annual Maley Lecture "The Movement System and Diagnosis — Are We There Yet?" on July 21, 2024.

Understanding Trauma and Chronic Toxic Stress in Your Pediatric Patients

Oct 28, 2018/Article

  In our profession, the word "trauma" typically leads us to think of a catastrophic injury, emergency medical care, and comprehensive rehabilitation services. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), however, trauma also includes "events or circumstances experienced

Regulatory and Governmental Curriculum Resources

Feb 27, 2018/Article

Resources provided relate to governmental agencies and regulatory standards that inform the curriculum and student related issues.

Joint CPA-APTA Statement: North American Collaboration to Address Opioid Epidemic

Jan 27, 2017/Open Access

APTA and Canadian Physiotherapy Association announce a shared commitment to helping Americans and Canadians find healthier ways to manage pain.