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Jan 26, 2024/News
A new report from DOD says that positioning PTs as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is "entirely feasible."
Jun 1, 2025/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.
Sep 17, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Describes and outlines the code of conduct for APTA"s Board of Directors.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines expectations for members when addressing problems demonstrated by impaired colleagues and providers.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines how APTA supports certification in basic life support for all physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, student physical therapists and student physical therapist assistants.
Feb 20, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
House Policy: Describes the process for establishing an APTA National Award.
Dec 1, 2023/CPG
This updated guideline from APTA's American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy makes recommendation for the physical therapist management of non-arthritic heel pain for individuals 16 and older.
Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure
It is completed by health care professionals and can be applied to any patient with a suspected DVT.
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.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports rigorous scientific inquiry as an essential requisite for developing and advancing the physical therapy profession.
