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May 1, 2022/Column
On occasion, the lines blur and we may step outside of our professional scope with potential consequences.
Jan 1, 2020/Article
The academy serves to mentor, educate, promote research, and respond to the ever-changing needs and interests of its membership.
Dec 10, 2025/Article
Collecting and sharing workforce data is essential for enabling APTA members to make informed decisions about their careers and practices. By understanding demographic, workforce, and income trends, as well as challenges faced across practice settings, APTA provides the profession with actionable insights
Jan 15, 2020/Open Access
Achieving cultural competence is a process, not an end point. Individuals and organizations should have an ongoing plan for improvement.
Oct 1, 2022/Article
As more states legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use, the chances are increasing that PTs and PTAs will treat patients who use it.
May 27, 2020/Podcast
For PTs and PTAs, the two never have been more closely intertwined.
Jul 19, 2019/News
What constitutes a "typical" amount of improvement given comorbidities and other individual patient factors?
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.
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.
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.