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APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

Tips for Starting a Practice

Dec 11, 2019/Article

Starting a private physical therapy practice is a major decision that requires considerable preparation and a significant commitment.

Improving Direct Access at the State Level

Feb 12, 2020/Article

PTs have all the training and skills necessary to provide diagnosis and treatment without a physician’s referral and without arbitrary restrictions.

Direct Access and Medicare in Hospital-Based Outpatient Settings

May 3, 2020/Article

CMS has specific regulations that impact direct access services in hospital-based outpatient settings.

Direct Access and Medicare

May 4, 2020/Article

Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.

WHO Guidelines on Meningitis Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care

Apr 10, 2025/CPG

This guideline from the World Health Organization provides evidence-based recommendations for the clinical management of children and adults with community-acquired meningitis, including acute and long-term care.

2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Oct 21, 2024/CPG

Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity

Feb 1, 2023/CPG

This guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides pediatricians and other pediatric health care providers with key action statements and consensus recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents (aged 2-18) with obesity.

Hearing Screens

Nov 4, 2024/Test & Measure

Various patient-reported and clinician-administered tools can screen individuals for auditory impairment.

Summary of Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Bell's Palsy (Idiopathic Facial Palsy) – 2023 Update Edited by the Japan Society of Facial Nerve Research

Oct 1, 2024/CPG