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APTA's Strategic Framework for 2030 sets a clear direction for the association's work over the coming years. It is grounded in member input, data, and a shared commitment to advancing the physical therapy profession. The framework reflects where we are today, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and
Dec 16, 2020/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to diagnosis and management of patients with dementia.
Oct 1, 2024/Feature
How physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can incorporate lifestyle medicine tenets into patient care for improved outcomes.
Dec 11, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
BOD Y11-25-04-01: This policy establishes standardized language usage in the development of Association policies, positions, and recommendations to the Board of Directors. It ensures clarity, consistency, and appropriate interpretation of intent and resource implications.
Apr 30, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to diagnosis and treatment of patients with shoulder pain.
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports advocacy for prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability.
House policy: Describes the association's commitment to being a family-forward organization.
May 22, 2024/Resource
The movement screen is a tool designed to detect movement impairments observed during functional tasks and activities that will help you decide which additional tests and measures to include in the patient and client examination.
Sensing technologies and robotic interfaces have tremendous potential for physical therapy.
