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Public Health and Population Care

The physical therapy profession is invested in individualized, patient-centered care, but that investment has broad societal and public health implications.

Advanced Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment (Updated) [NICE CG81]

Feb 19, 2025/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with advanced breast cancer.

Access to, Admission to, and Patient/Client Rights Within Physical Therapy Services

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: In providing physical therapy services, the physical therapist is accountable first and foremost to the individual receiving physical therapy.

Robotics and Sensors

Sensing technologies and robotic interfaces have tremendous potential for physical therapy.

APTA Joins OT and SLP Groups to Provide Input on Future Health Care Legislation

Mar 7, 2017/News

APTA made the case for the importance of patient access to habilitation and rehabilitation as crucial components of "high-quality affordable health care."

Speaking Up and Speaking Out Influences Change

Podcast

Learn how you can take action, and why it matters.

Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis and Management [NICE CG131]

Dec 15, 2021/CPG

This guideline presents recommendations for the tests, care, and management of men with suspected or diagnosed prostate cancer. In the section covering fatigue (1.14.19), it is suggested that individuals starting or having androgen deprivation therapy be offered supervised resistance and aerobic exercise

Medical Treatment Guideline for Shoulder Diagnosis and Treatment

Apr 30, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to diagnosis and treatment of patients with shoulder pain.

Collaborative Relationships Between Physical Therapist And Veterinarians

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the collaborative relationships of physical therapists andĀ veterinarians and the evolution of specialized practice by physical therapists who are addressing the rehabilitation needsĀ of animals.

Family-forward Organizational Policies and Programs For Physical Therapy Employers

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Describes the association's commitment to being a family-forward organization.