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APTA's National Elections

APTA elections are held each year during the House of Delegates to fill open positions on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.

Balance and Falls

Physical therapy can make a difference—not just in recovery, but in falls prevention.

Specialist Certification

Maximize your PT potential by achieving ABPTS board certification in any of ten clinical specialty areas.

APTA House of Delegates

Our House of Delegates is made up of APTA members from across the country who adopt motions to guide the profession and association.

Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

Our association is guided by our strategic plan, which aligns with the mission statement and furthers APTA’s pursuit of our vision for the physical therapy profession.

Infectious Disease Control

Preventing infectious disease is everyone's responsibility. Know what you need to do.

Family Violence

Apr 1, 2020/Open Access

PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question

Payment Under Workers' Compensation

Apr 27, 2020/Open Access

Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.

Membership Dues and Payment Plans

Our payment options and dues discounts make it easier to become and stay an APTA member.

Medicare Opt-Out Advocacy

APTA supports legislation that allows Medicare beneficiaries to select the health professional of their choice through private contracting.

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Use of the Functional Independence Measure in People for Whom Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation Is Difficult

Jun 30, 2011/Research Reports

Background

The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) has been

Current Perspectives on Motor Functioning in Infants, Children, and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Jun 30, 2011/Perspectives

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are the most common pediatric diagnoses in the

Ottawa Panel Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Osteoarthritis in Adults Who Are Obese or Overweight

May 31, 2011/Research Reports

Background and Purpose

The objective of this review was to construct

Invited Commentary

May 31, 2011/Research Reports

Author Response

May 31, 2011/Research Reports

Author Response

May 31, 2011/Research Reports

Lower Physical Activity Is Associated With Higher Intermuscular Adipose Tissue in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy

May 31, 2011/Research Reports

Background

Increased lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle has