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Vision Statement for the Physical Therapy Profession

Sep 25, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: States the vision statement for the physical therapy profession and outlines the guiding principles to achieve this vision.

Hauser Ambulation Index for Multiple Sclerosis

Sep 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: People with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Educational Degree Qualifications and Nomenclature for PTs and PTAs

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the minimum professional education qualification for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Recommendations And Nominations For National Office

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Recommendations for elected office in the American Physical Therapy Association may be submitted by any individual member.

State Advocacy for Imaging Orders by Physical Therapist

Jul 11, 2025/Resource

This resource was developed to help APTA state chapters advocate for explicit authority for physical therapists to order imaging for patients.

Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Berg Balance Scale for Multiple Sclerosis

Patients With Pain: An Algorithm for Coordinated Care

Jan 1, 2021/Resource

Pain is a normal warning system for injury, illness or danger, but sometimes it goes beyond its protective purpose. APTA developed this algorithm to guide you through managing individuals who have or are at risk for pain.

Observational Gait Analysis for Down Syndrome (DS)

Jan 26, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures gait.

Progress for PTs Doing Imaging

Mar 19, 2018/Podcast

At CSM 2018, Charles Hazle, PT, PhD, describes recent progress for physical therapists related to payment for sonography-related services.

PTCAS for Applicants

APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service provides a simplified application process for prospective Doctor of Physical Therapy students.