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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.)

Endorsement Of International Classification Of Functioning, Disability And Heath

Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The American Physical Therapy Association endorses the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).

Inappropriate Use of Artificial Intelligence by Payers

Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on the inappropriate use of artificial intelligence by payers.

American Physical Therapy Association's Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve the association, the profession, and society.

2018-2019 Pitt-Marquette Challenge

Mar 21, 2019/News

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Join Us for a Free Falls Prevention Clinic at the American Physical Therapy Association

Sep 21, 2023/Event

Are you concerned about falls or want to learn how to stay safe and steady on your feet?

Updating ACSM’s Recommendations for Exercise Preparticipation Health Screening

Nov 1, 2015/CPG

Recommendations to reduce possible unnecessary barriers to adopting and maintaining a regular exercise program as part of a lifestyle of habitual physical activity.

American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation 2018 Guideline for the Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis

Jan 1, 2019/CPG

The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.

2019 Update of the American College of Rheumatology/Spondylitis Association of America/Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network Recommendations for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Oct 1, 2019/CPG

Physical therapy is strongly recommended for patients with active or stable ankylosing spondyloarthritis. The reviewers conditionally recommend active interventions like supervised exercise over passive interventions like massage, ultrasound, and heat.

Telehealth

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Telehealth is a well‐defined and established method of health services delivery.