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APTA Results (357 Results)

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AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines

Aug 29, 2023/CPG

This updated guideline provides an evidenced-based and patient-centered approach to management of patients with chronic coronary disease.

Beyond Medications and Diet: Alternative Approaches to Lowering Blood Pressure: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

May 1, 2014/CPG

These guidelines provide recommendations for the use of alternative therapies as secondary measures to lower blood pressure, including yoga and exercise-based modalities.

Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

May 24, 2021/CPG

These guidelines provide recommendations on secondary stroke prevention for individuals who have experienced ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack.

From PTJ: For Carpal Tunnel Diagnosis, Don't Rely on Provocative Tests Alone

May 2, 2023/Review

Echoing a CPG on carpal tunnel syndrome from two APTA academies, authors advocate a combination of diagnostic approaches.

APTA Working for You: Practice-Related Updates, February 2019

Feb 26, 2019/News

APTA bringsthe profession's insights and expertise to bear in a variety of settings. Here's a quick rundown of some of the latest news and APTA activities. Professional Issues APTA helps the National Institutes of Health's (NIH’s) "Go4Life" exercise campaign spread the word about the benefits of exercise:

A Call to Action: Joe Godges Says PTs Need to Expand Their Approach to MSK Pain

Aug 12, 2022/Interview

The next APTA Lecture Series event looks at how patients' mental impairments can affect thoughts on pain — and what PTs can do.

Psychological and Other Nonpharmacological Treatment of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Adults

Aug 6, 2024/CPG

Research Rocks On: Eight Non-COVID Studies You Might've Missed

Jul 24, 2020/Roundup

The coronavirus pandemic demands our attention. But that hasn't stopped the flow of research in other areas relevant to physical therapy.

APTA's Most-Read Articles of 2021

Dec 27, 2021/Roundup

Staying up to speed with changes and challenges while keeping tabs on APTA happenings.

Are CPGs Changing Practice?

Mar 1, 2024/Feature

CPGs are meant to optimize patient care by providing PTs and PTAs with recommended care options — as long as clinicians follow them.