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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.
Apr 15, 2022/Statement
APTA maintains that "physical therapy," whether provided in person or virtually, is performed or directed by licensed physical therapists.
Mar 1, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the assessment and treatment of nonspecific neck pain, including cervical radiculopathy, in adults.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the rights of patients and providers in physical therapy in relation to communicable and/or infectious diseases and conditions.
Oct 26, 2022/News
The crossover into a new year could have implications on allowances for virtual supervision of PTAs and telehealth.
Apr 24, 2024/News
Nursing homes will be required to provide at least 3.48 hours of daily nursing care per resident, per day.
Physical therapy in a school setting promotes participation.
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.
Jul 1, 2025/Feature
Discover how physical therapists are using health coaching strategies to help patients stick with the plan — and make it their own.
May 1, 2021/Column
We're correcting some common misconceptions about the Medicaid program to encourage you to enroll.