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Jun 12, 2019/News
PTNow, the association's flagship site for evidence-based practice resources, continues to expand in ways that help PTs and PTAs easily access the evidence they need in just a few clicks. If you haven't visited the site lately, check it out soon. Here's a quick take on the latest additions to the site.
Sep 9, 2019/CPG
Patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease should be referred to a physical therapist who has experience with the disease for assessment, education, and advice for physical activity. Also, physical therapy specific to Parkinson’s disease should be given to patients who experience balance and
Jun 4, 2020/CPG
This guideline covers care before, during, and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It offers guidance on providing support and rehabilitation before and after surgery for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Nov 1, 2013/CPG
This document is an abbreviated version of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine treatment guidelines for elbow disorders.
Jan 1, 2013/CPG
These guidelines provide recommendations for the diagnosis and management of rotator cuff syndrome in working adults.
Dec 6, 2013/CPG
This guideline focuses specifically on the non-arthroplasty treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. It does not cover osteoarthritis of other joints, rheumatoid arthritis, or other inflammatory disorders.
Jan 1, 2014/CPG
Includes recommendations for the diagnosis and management of adults presenting with low back pain and/or lower extremity symptoms related to spinal stenosis and degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.
Jul 1, 2022/CPG
This guideline presents an algorithm and recommendations for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. See Guideline Statement 12 for suggested physical therapy interventions.
Mar 1, 2014/CPG
The objectives of the 2013 CCS Heart Failure Consensus Update were to provide a review of HF management and recommendations in exercise and rehabilitation and surgical coronary revascularization.
Mar 13, 2014/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations on the use of pressure therapy for individuals with or at risk for developing hypertrophic scars.