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American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education

Apr 15, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

This policy outlines the purpose and structure of American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education.

North American Spine Society: Diagnosis and Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, Revised

Jan 1, 2014/CPG

Includes recommendations for the diagnosis and management of adults presenting with low back pain and/or lower extremity symptoms related to spinal stenosis and degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.

APTA, AOTA, ASHA Joint Statement on Habilitation and Rehabilitation Benefit Design

Feb 10, 2021/Resource

APTA, AOTA, and ASHA developed a resource for public and private insurers, employers, and consumers to evaluate the appropriateness of rehabilitation and habilitation benefit design.

Health Information Technology and Patient Privacy

PTs and PTAs need to have a solid understanding of health IT privacy laws and regulations, as well as policies designed to improve patient access to their own records. This includes HIPAA as well as requirements related to information blocking and interoperability.

Guidelines: Commitment of Students and Clinicians to Patients, Clients, Society, and the Profession

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House guideline: APTA supports students, PTs, and PTAs expressing their commitment to patients, clients, society, and the profession with an oath or pledge.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children

Nov 1, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to diagnosis, prognosis, and management and treatment for children with mild traumatic brain injury.

Becoming a Better Ally and Advocate

Jun 25, 2023/APTA Social

In the spirit of Pride month and APTA PT Proud's upcoming advocacy series on LGBTQ+ legislation, June's APTA Social will focus on LGBTQ+ allyship and advocacy.

APTA Practice Advisory: Information Blocking

Mar 18, 2021/Resource

APTA has issued a practice advisory for practice owners and organization administrators, staff PTs and PTAs, and health IT developers to understand and prepare for the opportunities and implications of this new rule.

Legal and Ethical Expectations for Clinical Education

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines expectations to provide clinical education that complies with legal and ethical standards for patient and client management, is consistent with the association's positions and promotes professional development.

Diabetic Foot Problems: Prevention and Management [NICE NG19]

Oct 11, 2019/CPG

Guidelines on prevention and management of foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes.