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Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: In providing physical therapy services, the physical therapist is accountable first and foremost to the individual receiving physical therapy.
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the collaborative relationships of physical therapists and veterinarians and the evolution of specialized practice by physical therapists who are addressing the rehabilitation needs of animals.
The gender wage gap in health care is a persistent issue with women earning less than men across various health care professions, even after accounting for factors like education and experience. While the gap has narrowed in some areas, it remains significant and contributes to lower lifetime earnings
Oct 3, 2023/News
The agency's decision, strongly supported by APTA, means more support for research on intersectionality and health outcomes.
Nov 10, 2020/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations on screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents who do not have symptoms of hypertension.
Jun 28, 2017/Test & Measure
The WOMAC is a disease-specific tool used for people with hip or knee OA to measure physical function, pain, and stiffness in the past 48 hours.
Jul 1, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.
Feb 1, 2020/CPG
Directions for clinicians and patients making treatment decisions for the management of OA.
Imaging can help establish a diagnosis and management plan.
Nov 1, 2023/Feature
APTA’s representative body took on issues ranging from PTA education to equitable pay.
