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Designation of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, or Both Disabilities as a Medically Underserved Population

Jun 3, 2015/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the designation of individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities, or both, as a medically under-served population.

Serving Patients With Limited English Proficiency: Professional Responsibility

Jan 25, 2021/Resource

Clear communication is a prerequisite to providing responsible care, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing outcomes.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of the Patient and Clinician

Apr 16, 2020/Article

In a Facebook Live event, experts from physical therapy, psychology, and the Pan American Health Organization discussed the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how physical therapists play an important role in the recovery of patients' mental and physical health.

Primary of Jurisdictional Statutes and Regulations Over Third-Party Payer Policies

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA's support for primacy of jurisdictional statues and regulations over policies or rules of third-party payers.

Member Engagement Groups

APTA member engagement groups include councils, networks, and societies that help members connect with each other to share information and advance the profession.

Digital Health Technology and Physical Therapy

Apr 15, 2022/Statement

APTA maintains that "physical therapy," whether provided in person or virtually, is performed or directed by licensed physical therapists.

American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Evidence-Based Guideline Summary Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Management of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Mar 31, 2015/CPG

The objective of the guideline is to delineate optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) through a systematic review and analysis of available literature.

American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Evidence-Based Guideline Summary Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Management of Fascioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

Jul 28, 2015/CPG

Recommendations for the evaluation, diagnosis, prognostication, and treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) from a systematic review and analysis of the evidence.

APTA Launches Online Community to Foster Member Connection and Collaboration

Jul 28, 2025/News

APTA’s new online community offers members a dynamic space for discussion, collaboration, and innovation.

APTA: Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments

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