The Physical Therapy Profession and APTA. Who We Are.

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The Physical Therapy Profession and APTA

Who We Are

Our Beginnings

Our Beginnings (cont.) WWII Polio epidemic

APTA Today 77,000+ members Alexandria, VA 180 staff Vision 2020 R. Scott Ward, PT, PhD John D. Barnes, CEO

Physical Therapists Improve Movement, Function, and Health Orthopedic conditions Joint and soft-tissue injuries Sports injuries Neurologic conditions Arthritic conditions Systemic conditions Cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions Workplace injuries Integumentary conditions Pediatric conditions

Physical Therapist Education Graduate with a post-baccalaureate degree from an accredited program; most offer a doctorate (DPT) Must pass a state-administered national licensure exam;

Physical Therapist Education (cont.) 200 academic institutions 213 accredited programs 206 offer the professional DPT

Physical Therapist Treatment Therapeutic exercise Functional training in self-care Functional training in community and work Manual therapy techniques Devices and equipment

Choosing a Physical Therapist Find-A-PT Direct access to PT Choice is yours Licensed PT Covered by insurance

Your First Visit to a PT Evaluation Examination Plan of care

Payment for Physical Therapist Services Medicare Medicaid Private insurance companies Federal employee health benefit program Workers’ compensation programs Self-pay HMOs, PPOs Automobile liability programs

PT Specialist Certification Cardiovascular and pulmonary Clinical electrophysiology Geriatric Neurologic Orthopaedic Pediatric Sports Women’s health

Practice Based on Evidence Shortens stays in the ICU Reduces risk of postnatal depression Improves function after back surgery Improves movement in premature infants Improves postural stability in patients with Parkinson disease

Evidence (cont.) Effective for pregnancy-related incontinence Effective for relieving pain and stiffness associated with OA of the knee Successfully treats lymphedema

Dynamic Areas of PT Practice Diabetes Emergency/Urgent care Hospice Care Obesity Management Performing Arts Women’s Health

The Physical Therapist Assistant Under direction and supervision of a licensed PT 2-year associate’s degree Teaching exercise, training in activities of daily living, using physical agents

Where PT Members Practice

PT Age Distribution

PT Employment Status

A “Top” Profession Top 100 rank: 4 Sector: Health Care

APTA’s Strategic Plan Access to PT Services Education Payment for Services Public Awareness/Recognition Research Practice Standards

A Few Current APTA Initiatives Health Care Reform Physical Therapist Brand Direct Access Elimination of Therapy Caps