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Physical Therapists' Role in Prevention, Wellness, Fitness, Health Promotion, and Management of Disease and Disability

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.

Physical Therapists and the Evolution of Cystic Fibrosis Care: PTJ Author Interview With Gemma Stanford

Feb 28, 2023/Podcast

Editor-in-Chief Alan Jette, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Gemma Stanford about the history of cystic fibrosis care, including the impact of COVID-19 and telehealth.

APTA-endorsed Legislation Allowing Physical Therapists to Opt Out Under Medicare Introduced in Congress

Jul 1, 2025/News

Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,

Interventions Performed Exclusively By Physical Therapists

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists' practice responsibility includes all elements of patient and client management: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

Guidelines: Recruiting and Hiring Internationally Educated Physical Therapists

Aug 13, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House guideline: Outlines the process to recruit and hire internationally-educated physical therapists.

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in safe patient handling and mobility.

Competency-Based Education for Physical Therapists

Aug 9, 2022/Podcast

Physical therapists working with people with long COVID should measure and validate the patient’s experience.

The Referring Provider Owns the Results—Referral for Imaging by Physical Therapists

Apr 12, 2021/Podcast

Data indicate that PTs refer for imaging less often and use it more appropriately than other first-contact providers.

Physical Therapist Services in Primary Care

Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists possess clinical expertise in the prevention and management of common health conditions seen in primary care settings.

Self-Care Is Crucial. How Are You Doing?

Sep 17, 2021/News

A new campaign from APTA and Hyperice encourages PTs, PTAs, and others to be attentive to their own physical and emotional health.