Direction And Supervision Of The Physical Therapist Assistant
Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist practice and the practice of physical therapy are synonymous. Both phrases are inclusive of patient and client management, and direction and supervision. Direction and supervision apply to the physical therapist assistant, who is the only individual who assists a physical
Evidence Based Practice
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the development and utilization of evidence‐based practice.
Pharmacotherapeutics and Supplements in Physical Therapist Practice
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist management may prevent the need for or reduce the use of medications. Physical therapist management includes counseling patients and clients on the need for, and the benefits and risks of, medication, and supplements.
Physical Therapy Documentation Reform
Oct 1, 2013/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA shall pursue documentation standards that focus primarily on clinical reasoning and decision making in the provision of physical therapist services.