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APTA Practice Advisories are a structured approach to help physical therapists and physical therapist assistants understand and respond to emerging issues in clinical practice. It offers clear guidance to ensure that PTs and PTAs remain informed, prepared, and supported while confidently integrating
Mar 1, 2023/Article
Carole Lewis writes about her journey as a specialist in geriatric physical therapy and her advice to others on how to find and follow their purpose.
Feb 1, 2022/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the management of patients with low back pain. The CPG+ is based on the 2019 version of the guideline.
Sep 14, 2021/Handouts
Use this handout to initiate discussions with employers about the solutions PTs can offer to help curb employer spending on health care.
Aug 4, 2020/CPG
This CPG, maintained by Obesity Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Association for Bariatric Surgeons and Physicians, is presented in the form of a website and updated as new evidence arises.
Jan 11, 2023/Podcast
These second-wave findings provide updated benchmarks.
Dec 1, 2025/Column
As the year winds down, there’s no better time to make a plan to invest in yourself and your career.
Mar 27, 2024/Review
The first-ever telerehab CPG created specifically for PTs and PTAs includes seven recommendations.
Aug 3, 2020/Article
Review and understand the key terms of health care fraud, abuse, and waste to prevent and mitigate risks in your practice.
Jun 28, 2024/Article
The main documentation elements are: initial examination and evaluation, visit, reexamination, and conclusion of episode of care summary.
