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First-Ever Exercise Guidelines for RA Treatment Emphasize Physical Therapy

Jul 5, 2023/Review

Several APTA members helped create the new guidance on how best to integrate exercise, diet, and other elements into RA management.

Establishing Physical Therapy Partners Program

Jul 30, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: A Physical Therapy Partners Program acknowledges and provides access for individuals who are not eligible for APTA membership.

Terminology for Communication About People With Disabilities

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapy practitioners have an obligation to provide nonjudgmental care to all people who need it.

Emerging Leader Award

Dec 11, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes the purpose, eligibility and criteria for selection for the Emerging Leader Award.

Enhanced Proficiency and Continuing Education for the PTA

Aug 31, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes how physical therapist assistants may participate in continuing education.

Defining Moment: Following a Calling for Advocacy

Apr 1, 2024/Column

A physical therapist finds meaning and purpose through politics.

APTA Fit for Practice Initiative

We know the impact physical therapy can have on our patients, clients, and communities – but what about ourselves? APTA's Fit for Practice initiative is built to help PTs and PTAs grow and thrive, both personally and professionally. From career development to wellbeing, this initiative focuses on strategies

Medical Treatment Guideline for Shoulder Diagnosis and Treatment

Apr 30, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to diagnosis and treatment of patients with shoulder pain.

Update of the EULAR Recommendations for the Management of Hand Osteoarthritis - 2018

Jan 1, 2019/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations on the management of patients with hand osteoarthritis.