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Association's Role in Advocacy for Prevention, Wellness, Fitness, Health Promotion, and Management of Disease and Disability

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports advocacy for prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability. 

Prevention and Wellness

Research continues to show the significant benefits of lifestyle changes on health.

Prevention of Fall-Related Injuries in the Elderly

Jul 1, 2016/CPG

Answers and provide recommendations for key population, intervention, comparator, outcomes (PICO) questions regarding fall-related injuries in adults 65 and older.

Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Injuries

Feb 11, 2021/CPG

These updated guidelines address the prevention and management of pressure injuries in people with spinal cord injury, both in a Canadian context and globally.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment Following Spinal Cord Injury, 2nd Edition

Sep 7, 2014/CPG

This guideline provides comprehensive recommendations for the prevention, assessment and management of pressure ulcers.

Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries, 3rd Edition, Quick Reference Guide

Dec 1, 2019/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers in patients of all ages.

Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of COPD

Apr 1, 2015/CPG

This guideline by the American College of Chest Physicians and the Canadian Thoracic Society provides a rigorous, evidence-based analysis of randomized controlled trial data regarding the prevention of COPD exacerbations.

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.

Guidelines on the Prevention of Foot Ulcers in Persons With Diabetes (IWGDF 2023 Update)

Jun 11, 2023/CPG

Recommendations on various interventions for the prevention of foot ulcers with corresponding rationale.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, August 2019

Aug 14, 2019/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy! PT compassion: Paul Erwin, PT, DPT, provides care and