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Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

Ordering of Diagnostic Imaging by Physical Therapists: A 5-Year Retrospective Practice Analysis

Jan 31, 2019/Resource

Researchers focused on 10 PTs who had imaging privileges. The results make a strong case for PTs as appropriate, judicious referrers.

Ways to Advocate for Expansion of Telehealth Services

Mar 24, 2021/Open Access

Access templated letters to advocate for maintaining telehealth policies for physical therapist services once the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided.

Spurling Test, Maximal Cervical Compression Test, Foraminal Compression Test, Neck Compression Test, Quadrant Test

Jun 7, 2020/Test & Measure

APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Management of Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

Oct 1, 2020/CPG

APTA Practice Advisory: Vaccine Administration

Mar 18, 2021/Resource

Access information on vaccine administration at the state level, including current stance on permitting PTs and PTAs to administer the vaccine.

Component and Institutional Group Documents

Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

Board Policy: Describes how APTA's federated model is strengthened by ensuring consistency with APTA documents, policies, and positions.

Serving Patients With Limited English Proficiency: Professional Responsibility

Jan 25, 2021/Resource

Clear communication is a prerequisite to providing responsible care, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing outcomes.

Interpreters and Translators for Patients With LEP

Jan 26, 2021/Resource

Any provider receiving federal funds, such as Medicare, can’t legally require patients with limited English proficiency to use a family member or friend as an interpreter.

Payment and Regulatory Update - May 19, 2021

Feb 4, 2021/Members Only

Topics discussed: FY2022 SNF, IRF, and IPPS rules, VA and HIPAA rules, telehealth update, Info blocking, Wellness Programs, and commercial payer updates.

Board of Directors and Volunteers Whistleblower Protection

Feb 3, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: This policy is intended to encourage and enable members of the Board of Directors and volunteers to raise serious concerns internally so that APTA can address and correct inappropriate conduct and actions.