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Jun 24, 2019/Perspective
I moved around the country and always found physical therapists who were supportive and engaging.
Jun 4, 2020/CPG
This guideline covers care before, during, and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It offers guidance on providing support and rehabilitation before and after surgery for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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.
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.
Jul 7, 2025/News
APTA’s latest advocacy resource helps members improve patient access, payment, and consumer awareness of direct access to PT services.
Jul 28, 2019/Perspective
Kick back and relax with some reading recommendations for and by PT and PTA students:
Sep 1, 2020/Column
Familiarize yourself with these protections - and know your ethical responsibilities.
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Dec 1, 2022/CPG
Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health from the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy
Jan 15, 2021/Article
A baseline for beginning to explore cultural competence as it relates to race and ethnicity.