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Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist management may prevent the need for or reduce the use of medications. Physical therapist management includes counseling patients and clients on the need for, and the benefits and risks of, medication, and supplements.
Aug 31, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Recognition of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as the accrediting agency of physical therapy residency and fellowship education programs.
Apr 23, 2014/CPG
This guideline provides recommendation for the prevention, assessment, and management of pressure ulcers in adults and children in all settings.
May 20, 2022/Open Access
Congratulations to our 2022 recipients!
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines expectations for members when addressing problems demonstrated by impaired colleagues and providers.
Jun 28, 2020/Event
Engage with guests from the LGBTQIA+ community. We’ll be talking about their lived experiences and about how we as a profession can advance DEI efforts and grow as allies.
The Physical Therapy Fund (PT Fund) was established in 1993. It includes the Minority Scholarship Fund and the Dimensions of Diversity Fund.
Jun 23, 2021/Podcast
World Physiotherapy, previously known as the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, recently released a briefing paper and toolkit on safe and effective rehabilitation for individuals with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19. APTA member Rebecca Martin, PT, DPT, PhD, who represented APTA in authoring
May 13, 2021/Podcast
In this episode, experts explore how the mind and body intersect in the healing process, and how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can provide better patient care by understanding the body's response to stress and trauma.
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.