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Benefits of Physical Therapy for Individuals With Long COVID

Sep 23, 2022/Resource

Early recognition and effective management of the potentially disabling effects of long COVID can lead to improved outcomes and quality of life. Physical therapists can help individuals with safe rehabilitation during long COVID recovery and empower them to self-manage lingering chronic symptoms.

Retirement Planning for PTs and PTAs

Apr 1, 2020/Feature

Guidelines for successful retirement planning have changed from previous generations and continue to evolve. Here's what some PTs and PTAs have discovered.

Imaging and Physical Therapy

PTs are finding innovative ways to use imaging.

Support for Education and Training for Psychological Safety In The Workplace

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on education that promotes psychological safety within the workplace and learning environments.

American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education Recognition

Mar 5, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

Board guideline: American Board Of Physical Therapy Residency And Fellowship Education Recognition

Position on Public Health Crisis of Firearms-Related Injuries and Deaths in the U.S.

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on firearms-related injuries and deaths in the United States.

Ethics and Professionalism

APTA is the definitive source for standards of ethics and professionalism in the physical therapy profession.

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.

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.