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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.
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
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
Jun 14, 2022/Roundup
APTA members benefit from millions of consumer visits and an enriched consumer-focused website. Here's what’s new.
Apr 5, 2021/Statement
Study across 1.4 million Medicare cases indicates patients receiving these therapies have better quality of life and fewer hospital readmissions.
Mar 25, 2022/Podcast
This updated Integrated Framework for making clinical decisions responds to changes in evidence, policy, and practice.
Aug 1, 2024/Column
Meryl Alappattu, PT, DPT, PhD, studies gender-affirming care and rehabilitation.