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Sep 7, 2014/CPG
This guideline provides comprehensive recommendations for the prevention, assessment and management of pressure ulcers.
Mar 4, 2024/Clinical Summary
PTs diagnose and provide conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy, helping people return to their daily activities and preventing long-term disability.
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
Jul 11, 2025/Resource
Find out in which states physical therapists have the ability to certify for disability placards.
Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The delegates honor the commitment of APTA staff, leaders of our association, and members of our profession in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dec 16, 2020/CPG
This guideline aims to improve the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and help women with diabetes to self-manage their blood glucose levels before and during pregnancy.
Sep 26, 2022/Resource
Long COVID can have far-reaching effects on patients' lives. APTA has compiled these resources that you can select from to share with your patients and clients as appropriate.
APTA supports physical therapist efforts to lead employer-based health promotion and population health initiatives that improve outcomes for individuals and communities.
Oct 11, 2023/Roundup
APTA's Public Relations and Marketing Center can help you celebrate the profession (and look good doing it).
Oct 7, 2025/Podcast
Listening Time — 26:32 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify APTA is ushering in a historic change in physical therapy education: the merger of CAPTE and ABPTRFE into a single integrated accreditation body. This unification will streamline processes, reduce burdens on programs, and strengthen