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Direction And Supervision Of The Physical Therapist Assistant

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical

Population Health: Where Do PTs and PTAs Fit?

Apr 7, 2021/Podcast

While one-to-one care is the main focus of most physical therapy providers, looking at the health of a population — however you define it — can reveal patterns and obstacles that can be addressed. The topic is especially timely, as this week is National Public Health Week, and April 7 is World Health

State Laws and Regulations Governing PTs' Ability to Certify Applications for Disability Parking Placards and License Plates

Jul 11, 2025/Resource

Find out in which states physical therapists have the ability to certify for disability placards.

Long COVID Patient and Client Resources

Sep 26, 2022/Resource

Long COVID can have far-reaching effects on patients' lives. APTA has compiled these resources that you can select from to share with your patients and clients as appropriate.

Top 5 APTA Learning Center Offerings, 2023 (and Some Notable Runners-Up)

Jan 2, 2024/Roundup

Mentorship, telehealth, DEI, insights to sharpen clinical skills, and more.

Outstanding Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant Team Award

Awards

This award recognizes outstanding clinical practice interaction between physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who are a part of a highly functional PT-PTA Team.

APTA Advertiser, Exhibitor, and Sponsor Opportunities

Extend your business and brand to more than 100,000 APTA members.

Movement Screen

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.

Robotics and Sensors

Sensing technologies and robotic interfaces have tremendous potential for physical therapy.

Vulnerability and Courage

Jun 1, 2020/Column

For PTs and PTAs, the two never have been more closely intertwined.