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Clinical Practice Guidelines

To support evidence-based practice, we provide relevant clinical practice guidelines for APTA members. (These were previously housed at PTNow.) 

These CPGs are based on a systematic review of the evidence and published by APTA, APTA sections and academies, or by other health care associations, organizations, and societies. None of the CPGs were written by individuals. APTA does not endorse any of these guidelines unless specifically noted.

Guidelines are provided to assist in clinical decision making, not to take the place of clinician judgment.

Some CPGs include a CPG+ analysis, a translation aid for applying CPGs to practice, including an Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II, or AGREE II, conducted by a team of experts.

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IWGDF Guidance on the Diagnosis, Prognosis and Management of Peripheral Artery Disease in Patients With Foot Ulcers in Diabetes (IWGDF 2019 update)

May 19, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: 80 and over (80+), Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64), Young Adult (19-24)
Condition & Symptoms: Diabetes Complications, Foot Conditions, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Ulcer

APTA Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CPG+)

May 1, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Aged (65+), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64)
Condition & Symptoms: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack in Over 16s: Diagnosis and Initial Management [NG128]

May 1, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Adult (25-44), Young Adult (19-24)
Condition & Symptoms: Stroke

AHA/ACC 2018 Guideline for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

April 2, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Middle Aged (45-64), 80 and over (80+), Aged (65+), Adult (25-44)
Condition & Symptoms: Cardiac Conditions

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries Clinical Practice Guideline

March 11, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+)
Condition & Symptoms: Shoulder Conditions

Evidence-based Clinical Care Guideline for Physical Therapy Management of S...

February 6, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Young Adult (19-24), Adolescent (13-18), Child (6-12)
Condition & Symptoms: Cerebral Palsy

Evaluation of the Child With Microcephaly (an Evidence-based Review) [Reaffirmed]

January 26, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Child (6-12), Preschool Child (2-5)
Condition & Symptoms: Microcephaly

Cerebral Palsy in Adults [NG119]

January 15, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Adult (25-44), Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64)
Condition & Symptoms: Cerebral Palsy

Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guid...

January 1, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+)

Living Guideline for Diagnosing and Managing Pediatric Concussion

January 1, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Adolescent (13-18), Child (6-12)
Condition & Symptoms: Concussion

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Acquired Temporomandibular Disorders in Infants, Children, and Adolescents

January 1, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Adolescent (13-18), Child (6-12), Infant (1-23mo), Preschool Child (2-5)

Update of the EULAR Recommendations for the Management of Hand Osteoarthritis - 2018

January 1, 2019 | CPG

Patient Age: Middle Aged (45-64), Adult (25-44)
Condition & Symptoms: Osteoarthritis