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APTA Practice Advisories are a structured approach to help physical therapists and physical therapist assistants understand and respond to emerging issues in clinical practice. It offers clear guidance to ensure that PTs and PTAs remain informed, prepared, and supported while confidently integrating
Mar 1, 2023/Article
Carole Lewis writes about her journey as a specialist in geriatric physical therapy and her advice to others on how to find and follow their purpose.
Jan 11, 2023/Podcast
These second-wave findings provide updated benchmarks.
Feb 1, 2022/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the management of patients with low back pain. The CPG+ is based on the 2019 version of the guideline.
Sep 14, 2021/Handouts
Use this handout to initiate discussions with employers about the solutions PTs can offer to help curb employer spending on health care.
Aug 4, 2020/CPG
This CPG, maintained by Obesity Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Association for Bariatric Surgeons and Physicians, is presented in the form of a website and updated as new evidence arises.
Screening empowers physical therapists to provide proactive, patient-centered care.
Congressional Briefing An Ounce of Prevention: The Role of Physical Therapy in Reducing Health Care Costs On Sept. 14, APTA hosted a Capitol Hill briefing for congressional staff focused on the critical role physical therapy plays in improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and supporting
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
APTA strongly supports this act aimed at expanding and increasing access to falls screening and prevention in order to reduce the use of opioids that often occur as a result of a fall.
Aug 15, 2022/Report
Our latest report highlights strengths, opportunities, and challenges for the profession.
