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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.
The gender wage gap in health care is a persistent issue with women earning less than men across various health care professions, even after accounting for factors like education and experience. While the gap has narrowed in some areas, it remains significant and contributes to lower lifetime earnings
Feb 11, 2025/Podcast
Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Alexander Garbin, PT, DPT, PhD, and Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD, FAPTA, about their recently published companion papers.
Apr 1, 2021/CPG
Ankle Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Ankle Ligament Sprains: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: States APTA's support for access to physical therapist services in the prenatal and postpartum periods as the standard of care to improve health outcomes and prevent comorbidities and health disparities.
Nov 1, 2022/Feature
Leadership thrives on communication and collaboration. That's the core concept behind the association's new APTA Leadership Congress event.
May 1, 2022/Column
On occasion, the lines blur and we may step outside of our professional scope with potential consequences.
Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines expectations to provide clinical education that complies with legal and ethical standards for patient and client management, is consistent with the association's positions and promotes professional development.
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.
