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Oct 31, 2021/CPG
Update to the 2012 Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy,CPG for low back pain (LBP). The overall objective of this update was to provide recommendations on interventions delivered by physical therapists or studied in care settings that included physical therapy providers.
Jan 1, 2021/Resource
Pain is a normal warning system for injury, illness or danger, but sometimes it goes beyond its protective purpose. APTA developed this algorithm to guide you through managing individuals who have or are at risk for pain.
Jun 2, 2022/Handouts
This handout shows how the impact of payment reduction can reduce the supply of physical therapist services.
Mar 18, 2021/Resource
Access information on vaccine administration at the state level, including current stance on permitting PTs and PTAs to administer the vaccine.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P06‐19‐68‐32: Describes how individuals other than PTs and PTAs may participate in continuing education.
From increased member engagement to advocacy wins, reasons to celebrate.
While a pandemic raged, together we advocated for the profession.
Our efforts are rooted in the simple concept that greater diversity in the profession is key to its sustainability and, in turn, to achieving our transformative vision.
Feb 3, 2021/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: This policy is intended to encourage and enable members of the Board of Directors and volunteers to raise serious concerns internally so that APTA can address and correct inappropriate conduct and actions.
Feb 1, 2021/CPG
Provides evidence-based recommendations for physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome in adults with hip fracture.