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Enhanced Proficiency and Continuing Education for the PTA

Aug 31, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes how physical therapist assistants may participate in continuing education.

Genetics and Genomics Competency for Physical Therapists

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on the concept of genomics competency.

Quality Standards and Excellence in Physical Therapy Education Programs

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines expectations for all physical therapy education programs in meeting quality standards.

Anthem's UM Arm Releases Guidelines on Clinical Appropriateness

Feb 5, 2021/News

Included: lists of what is and isn't considered medically necessary under Anthem's MA, Medicaid, and commercial offerings.

Resources for Educators

APTA helps educators empower the next generations of PTs and PTAs.

APTA-Backed Senate Resolution Focuses on 'Epidemic of Burnout' in Health Care

Mar 12, 2024/News

The resolution articulates support for reduced administrative burden and better access to mental health care for providers.

Student Spotlight: APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Feb 9, 2021/Open Access

APTA Pediatrics has close to 6,000 physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, student, and partner members.

Exercise Assessment and Prescription in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in the Private and Home Care Setting: Clinical Recommendations From AXXON (Belgian Physical Therapy Association)

May 1, 2013/CPG

These recommendations for physical therapists working in private and home care settings describe an approach for implementing exercise interventions for patients with type 2 diabetes.

Safe Patient Handling and Movement

Research has found that PTs and PTAs have a high rate of injury when doing manual lifts, making it important to have a thorough understanding of how to avoid risk factors for injury.