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Preventing Fraud, Abuse, and Waste: A Primer for Physical Therapists

Sep 1, 2017/Resource

This document provides information on how to comply with the relevant laws and regulations by identifying risk areas that could lead to potential liability.

Regulatory and Advocacy Update, April 2021

Apr 14, 2021/Podcast

This episode: telehealth legislation, information blocking, and more.

Conservative Management of Lateral Patellar Dislocations and Instability

Mar 18, 2014/CPG

This guideline is based on current evidence relative to the nonsurgical, conservative management and treatment of lateral patellar dislocations and patellar instability in children, adolescents, and young adults.

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. 

Resources for PT and PTA Students

APTA offers numerous opportunities to get involved and provides resources to support you now and into your career.

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.