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APTA supports physical therapist efforts to lead employer-based health promotion and population health initiatives that improve outcomes for individuals and communities.
Research continues to show the significant benefits of lifestyle changes on health.
The CDC recommends safe alternatives like physical therapy to manage most pain.
PTs serve an important role in patient safety and patient care transitions.
Excessive time and resources spent on documentation and administrative tasks can hurt patient outcomes.
More needs to be done to improve direct access in states across the country.
Rehabilitative and habilitative services are among the essential health benefits that need to be maintained — and even expanded.
Every student deserves the ability to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and Every Student Succeeds Act make that possible.
Patient choice and proper utilization must be protected.
Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.
