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Physical Therapist's Scope of Practice

Sep 13, 2017/Policies & Bylaws

House position: An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice.

Role of Physical Therapy In Health Management For People With Chronic Disability

May 14, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the role of physical therapy in health management for people with chronic disease.

Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy: Clinical Practice Guideline for Physical Therapist Management of People With Rheumatoid Arthritis

May 17, 2021/CPG

This guideline revises the 2008 Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy (Koninklijk Nederlands Genootschap voor Fysiotherapie, KNGF) recommendations on the assessment and treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Clinical Guidance to Optimize Work Participation After Injury or Illness: The Role of Physical Therapists (CPG+)

Aug 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline developed by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides recommendations for effective physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and management of individuals experiencing limitations in the ability to participate in work following injury

The First Global Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Guidelines for People Living With Disability

Jan 3, 2021/CPG

This guideline presents 10 areas for advancing inclusive practice in physical activity and sedentary behavior for people living with disability.

APTA: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Ankle-Foot Orthoses and Functional Electrical Stimulation Post-Stroke (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy provides evidence on the effects of ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation post-stroke.

Related Organizations

Jul 29, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

Board Policy: Related organizations are controlled subsidiaries of the American Physical Therapy Association that are organized under the appropriate law and designation to meet their purpose.

Physical Therapy Overview for Late College Students

Mar 1, 2021/Open Access

This PowerPoint presentation provides both and overview and specific information about physical therapy education, application requirements, specialties and professional opportunities for students interested in applying to DPT and PTA education programs.

PTs Change Lives Flyer

Dec 31, 2025/Open Access

This flyer highlights various aspects of the profession of physical therapy, the DPT education pathway, and provides links to additional resources to find more information.

PTAs Change Lives Flyer

Dec 31, 2025/Open Access

This flyer highlights various aspects of the PTA education pathway and provides links to additional resources to find more information.