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Aug 1, 2015/White Paper
This 2015 white paper examines the implications of the movement system on practice, education, and research.
Jan 1, 2018/Resource
This report presents data on the number of patients seen by therapists and the number of patient visits as a measure of productivity.
Jun 2, 2022/Handouts
This handout shows how the impact of payment reduction can reduce the supply of physical therapist services.
Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Describes the process by which dues are established, defined, and implemented.
Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA is committed to serving the needs of all people who require physical therapy and to meeting the needs of all its members.
House position: Physical therapy practitioners have an obligation to provide nonjudgmental care to all people who need it.
Nov 1, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
Board guideline: American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists' practice responsibility includes all elements of patient and client management: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in safe patient handling and mobility.
Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the provision of physical therapy services to children with special needs.
