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May 1, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: The CEO is an officer of the Board and in that capacity is authorized to execute or to authorize their designee to execute, on behalf of the association, certain binding agreements and other acts.
Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines expectations to provide clinical education that complies with legal and ethical standards for patient and client management, is consistent with the association's positions and promotes professional development.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on access and use of naloxone as it relates to physical therapy services.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House guideline: Outlines guiding principles related to member-provided pro bono services or support of organizations that meet the health needs of people who are economically disadvantaged.
House position: Describes the association's position on the World Confederation for Physical Therapy's Policy Statement: Torture.
Apr 10, 2026/Resource
This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.
Making a career choice is a big decision, and you probably have questions.
Sep 12, 2025/Resource
This resource will help you to enhance and use your knowledge and skills in all stages of disaster management.
Jun 21, 2017/Position Paper
PTs should work directly with employers or employer groups to manage population health in addition to individual patients and clients.
Jul 1, 2020/CPG
The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.
