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Physical Therapists' Role in Prevention, Wellness, Fitness, Health Promotion, and Management of Disease and Disability

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HOD P06‐19‐27‐12: Describes the role of PTs in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability.

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Date: September 20, 2019
Contact:  nationalgovernance@apta.org
Content Type:  Policies & Bylaws

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Prevention and Wellness

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