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APTA Clinical Practice Guidelines Development Manual

Jul 28, 2023/Resource

APTA is committed to helping PTs and PTAs develop, synthesize, and use credible evidence. Clinical practice guidelines are essential tools in this process.

Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House standard: The physical therapy profession is committed to transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.

Components of Evidence-Based Practice

Best available evidence, the clinician's knowledge and skills, and the patient's wants and needs constitute the three elements of evidence-based practice.

Clinical Recommendations to Guide Physical Therapy Practice for Huntington Disease

Feb 4, 2020/CPG

This clinical practice guideline suggests that physical therapy interventions may improve fitness, motor function, and gait in persons with Huntington disease.

Viewpoints

Jul 1, 2018/Magazine

Online Comments

Compliance Matters: Advocating for the Profession in the Evolving Payment Environment

Aug 1, 2019/Column

APTA and its chapters offer a variety of member resources to promote advocacy for appropriate payment of physical therapist services.

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Non-surgical Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis, Version 2.0

Jul 1, 2020/CPG

This clinical practice guideline (CPG) recommends a framework that includes a structured evaluation and diagnosis of Veterans and Service Members who may be suffering from hip and knee OA.

Evolving Practice Models Technical Advisory Group

May 4, 2026/Open Access

The APTA Technical Advisory Group on Evolving Practice Models is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below. Apply

House Members Push for Better PTA, OTA Supervision Rules Under Medicare

May 10, 2022/News

Representatives are urging an APTA-backed move to general supervision for PTAs in outpatient settings.

APTA Practice Advisory: Primary Care Physical Therapy

Oct 16, 2025/Resource

Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient’s primary care team. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should familiarize themselves with the specific roles, scope, and competencies that define primary care physical therapy.