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Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society: Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Patients With Syncope

Aug 1, 2017/CPG

This guideline from the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society provides recommendations related to the evaluation and management of patients with syncope.

Slump Test

Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure

A progressive series of maneuvers designed to provide traction to the lumbar nerve roots and to place the sciatic nerve roots under increasing tension.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs and PTAs are frequently involved in the care of patients at risk for, or with, coronary artery disease.

Neuropathic Ulcer

Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the sensory, motor, and autonomic functions of peripheral nerves are affected.

Alzheimer’s Disease Related Quality of Life (ADRQL)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

A revised version of the ADRQL was developed based on analyses of the psychometric properties of the original ADRQL and consists of 40 items addressing the same domains.

Laycock Pelvic Floor Manual Muscle Test Scale

Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure

A 6 point Oxford scale (0=no contraction, 1=flicker, 2=weak, 3=moderate, 4=good (with lift), and 5=strong) used during internal examination to measure pelvic floor muscle strength in women. (4)

Dementia Quality of Life Instrument (DEMQOL), and DEMQOL-Proxy

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

A 28-item self-reported measure related to health-related quality-of-life (HRQL) in patients with dementia.

Rehabilitation After Critical Illness in Adults [NICE QS158]

Sep 7, 2017/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the rehabilitation needs of adults with critical illness that required level 2 or level 3 critical care.

European Respiratory Society Guidelines for the Management of Adult Bronchiectasis

Sep 9, 2017/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the management of adult patients with bronchiectasis.

Treatment Guideline for Foot and Ankle

Oct 1, 2022/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to patients undergoing ankle and foot surgery.