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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.
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.
May 29, 2019/Podcast
“Infant and Child Development: Innovations and Foundations for Rehabilitation.” By Jill Heathcock, PT, PhD, executive director of the Pediatric and Rehabilitation Laboratory (PEARL) at The Ohio State University; coeditor Jeffrey Lockman, PhD, professor of psychology at Tulane University’s Infant and
Jun 14, 2021/Podcast
Dr. Jette and the author discuss a range of issues, from the relationship and professional boundaries between physical therapists and dieticians, to practical recommendations for identifying and understanding the behaviors, socioeconomic determinants, and environmental factors that can affect access
Jul 1, 2020/CPG
This clinical practice guideline (CPG) recommends a framework that includes a structured evaluation and diagnosis of Veterans and Service Members who may be suffering from hip and knee OA.
Oct 30, 2025/CPG
Recommendations for examination and diagnostic classification based on body functions and structures, activity limitations, participation restrictions, prognosis, interventions and assessment of outcome.
Jun 2, 2017/CPG
Guideline covers diagnosing and managing spondyloarthritis for those 16 years or older and provides advice on what action to take when people with signs and symptoms first present in healthcare settings.
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.