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Jan 3, 2021/CPG
This guideline presents 10 areas for advancing inclusive practice in physical activity and sedentary behavior for people living with disability.
Apr 8, 2020/CPG
This clinical practice guideline includes a statement that defines the role of vestibular rehabilitation and physical therapy in the management of patients with Meniere’s disease who experience chronic imbalance.
Jan 1, 2019/CPG
The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.
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.
Sep 1, 2025/CPG
Aug 15, 2023/CPG
Apr 1, 2022/Review
The recommendations are focused on the ways PTs can help to affect the decline of bone mineral density.
Mar 13, 2023/CPG
This joint guideline by the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society covers the prevention of acute exacerbations experienced by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. See recommendations 4 and 5 for information on pulmonary rehabilitation.
May 25, 2023/CPG
This guideline from the American College of Rheumatology outlines initial recommendations on the management of rheumatoid arthritis with exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional integrative interventions.