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May 1, 2017/CPG
Guidelines evaluate evidence for nine Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome (PICO) questions, with guiding recommendations for clinicians and policymakers.
Oct 1, 2022/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to patients undergoing ankle and foot surgery.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The physical therapist has oversight of all documentation regardless of the setting in which physical therapist servicesĀ are provided and shall comply with jurisdictional documentation requirements.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on high-quality services and business models in the United States that are accessible and meet the needs of individuals, patient and client populations, and communities.
Sep 21, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines how the core values guide the behavior of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to provide the highest quality of physical therapy services.
Mar 20, 2023/Video
Discussion about women; women empowerment, mentoring, networking, and APTA's awesome profession, founded by women!
Sep 17, 2020/APTA Live
The second installment of our DEI Discussions series focuses on the career "pipeline" and equity.
The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.
Dec 7, 2023/CPG
This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on nonsurgical interventions for chronic primary low back pain (CPLBP) in adults, including older people, that can be delivered in primary and community care settings to improve CPLBP-related health and well-being outcomes.
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
APTA strongly supports this act aimed at expanding and increasing access to falls screening and prevention in order to reduce the use of opioids that often occur as a result of a fall.