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Levels of Supervision

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the following levels of supervision within the context of physical therapist practice.

Diagnosis By Physical Therapists

Aug 22, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists shall establish a diagnosis for each patient/client. 

Physical Therapy For Older Adults

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports a health system that addresses the health needs of older adults.

APTA Member Engagement Groups

Sep 26, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes the structure of APTA's member engagement groups.

Karla A. Bell, PT, DPT

Jun 30, 2020/Author

Karla A. Bell, PT, DPT, is co-chair of PT Proud and faculty at Thomas Jefferson University in the Physical Therapy Department. You can connect with Karla on Twitter at @passionatept.

The Problem With "Innocent" Meals

Nov 1, 2020/Column

When a situation feels wrong, in all likelihood it is.

DoD Moves to Include PTAs in TRICARE

Dec 20, 2018/News

Nearly a year after being signed into law, a proposed rule to include PTAs as authorized providers under TRICARE has been issued by the US Department of Defense.

Telehealth in Physical Therapy in Light of COVID-19

Mar 16, 2020/News

The coronavirus pandemic demands that health care providers rethink how they deliver care in ways that reduce risk of further spreading infection. The use of telehealth is one approach that can help keep both patients and providers safe, but PTs and PTAs need to understand the current regulatory and

The Benefits of Exercise on Brain Health

We apply the principles of exercise to our patients, but what about to ourselves? Learn about the cumulative effects of physical activity on your brain health from neuroscientist and APTA member Joyce Gomes-Osman, PT, PhD. (38 min.)

APTA American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to promote excellence in sports physical therapy practice, research, education, and professional development.