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APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021 (CPG+)

Oct 31, 2021/CPG

Update to the 2012 Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy,CPG for low back pain (LBP). The overall objective of this update was to provide recommendations on interventions delivered by physical therapists or studied in care settings that included physical therapy providers.

FitBUX Financial Management Solutions

Apr 17, 2024/Members Only

FitBUX has helped PTs and PTAs manage more than $2.6 billion in debt and assets with clarity and confidence.

Patients With Pain: An Algorithm for Coordinated Care

Jan 1, 2021/Resource

Pain is a normal warning system for injury, illness or danger, but sometimes it goes beyond its protective purpose. APTA developed this algorithm to guide you through managing individuals who have or are at risk for pain.

Clinical Continuing Education for Individuals Other Than Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P06‐19‐68‐32:  Describes how individuals other than PTs and PTAs may participate in continuing education.

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.

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.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults With Hip Fracture (CPG+)

Feb 1, 2021/CPG

Provides evidence-based recommendations for physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome in adults with hip fracture.

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.

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.

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.