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Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapy aides are any support personnel who perform designated tasks related to the operation of the physical therapy service.
House position: Diet and nutrition are key components of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of many conditions managed by physical therapists.
Aug 1, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Outlines role of the APTA as an advocate for full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life and within the profession of physical therapy.
Dec 11, 2019/Article
Starting a private physical therapy practice is a major decision that requires considerable preparation and a significant commitment.
Feb 12, 2020/Article
PTs have all the training and skills necessary to provide diagnosis and treatment without a physician’s referral and without arbitrary restrictions.
May 3, 2020/Article
CMS has specific regulations that impact direct access services in hospital-based outpatient settings.
May 4, 2020/Article
Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.
Feb 1, 2023/CPG
This guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides pediatricians and other pediatric health care providers with key action statements and consensus recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents (aged 2-18) with obesity.
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Mar 19, 2025/Position Paper
Using these arrangements, providers are able to ensure that their patient care does not lapse and that appointments are not missed at the same clinic.
