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

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Positional Plagiocephaly: 3. The Role of Repositioning

Nov 1, 2016/CPG

This guideline provides repositioning treatment recommendations for patients with positional plagiocephaly.

Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS)

Jul 30, 2019/Test & Measure

PASS is a client-centered, performance-based, criterion-referenced observational outcome measure that examines the patient’s and client’s ability to function safely and independently in the community. The tool assesses performance of functional mobility skills, basic activities of daily living (ADLs),

APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function Following Chronic Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, and Brain Injury (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

Suggests that task-specific walking training should be performed to improve walking speed and distance in those with acute-onset CNS injury although only at higher intensities or with augmented feedback.

Referral To Physical Therapy

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes APTA's position on referral to physical therapy.

Position on Research

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports rigorous scientific inquiry as an essential requisite for developing and advancing the physical therapy profession.

Clinical Specialization In Physical Therapy

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the recognition of physical therapists who have attained voluntary specialization of practice. 

Levels of Supervision

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the following levels of supervision within the context of physical therapist practice.

Terminology for Communication About People With Disabilities

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapy practitioners have an obligation to provide nonjudgmental care to all people who need it.

APTA Board of Directors-Appointed Groups

Mar 10, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes APTA's Board of Directors' authority and responsibilities for establishing and appointing members to designated groups.

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Nov 1, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

Board guideline: American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.