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Jun 4, 2020/CPG
This guideline covers care before, during, and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It offers guidance on providing support and rehabilitation before and after surgery for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Aug 14, 2025/CPG
Jul 7, 2025/News
APTA’s latest advocacy resource helps members improve patient access, payment, and consumer awareness of direct access to PT services.
Feb 4, 2026/Article
Efforts from APTA members and staff led to 26 million-plus people having direct access to physical therapist services – and that's just one of the 21 regulatory policy changes APTA staff advocated for in 2025. In 2025, APTA members and staff successfully advocated for meaningful payment reforms with
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.
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.
Feb 12, 2026/CPG
Jul 2, 2024/Resource
This toolkit guides authors through the course proposal and development process with easy, step-by-step instructions created with both experienced and novice authors in mind.
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Awards
This award acknowledges and honors outstanding physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students who are nearing the completion of their respective programs of study.