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American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cannabis and Cannabinoid-Based Medicines in the Management of Chronic Pain and Co-Occurring Conditions

Apr 1, 2024/CPG

This guideline was created by the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society to help clinicians and patients gauge the appropriate use of cannabinoid-based medicines in the management of chronic pain and co-concurring conditions.

APTA Pelvic Health: Physical Therapy Management of Functional Constipation in Adults: A 2021 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

Jul 1, 2022/CPG

This CPG describes the evidence for physical therapist interventions used in the conservative management of adults with functional constipation, a nonpathological bowel condition resulting in difficulty with defecation.

APTA Practice Advisory: Screening Patients for Anxiety

Jun 28, 2023/Resource

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants should be prepared to take part in patient screenings for anxiety.

APTA: Cancer Related Fatigue Screening and Assessment Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Jan 4, 2023/CPG

This guideline recommends measurement tools that health care providers should use to screen for and assess cancer-related fatigue in individuals with cancer.

Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ)

Jun 30, 2022/Test & Measure

This summary describes a 21-item self-assessment survey to assess the extent to which heart failure (HF) affects the patient’s activities of daily living and quality of life. The higher the score, the more severe the limitations.

Epic Lift Capacity Test (ELC)

Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure

The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.

The Digitally Enabled Physical Therapist: An APTA Foundational Paper

Nov 21, 2022/Resource

This foundational paper is intended to provide APTA members with information on the current landscape of digital health in physical therapy.

Benefits of Physical Therapy for Individuals With Long COVID

Sep 23, 2022/Resource

Early recognition and effective management of the potentially disabling effects of long COVID can lead to improved outcomes and quality of life. Physical therapists can help individuals with safe rehabilitation during long COVID recovery and empower them to self-manage lingering chronic symptoms.

Long COVID Rehabilitation: Research on the Value of Physical Therapy

Oct 21, 2022/Resource

As part of health care teams for people with long COVID, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play a critical role in screening and managing individuals experiencing long COVID symptoms.

Access to Physical Therapists as Entry-Point Practitioners For Activity Participation, Wellness, Health, And Disability Determination

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

House position: States APTA's support for unrestricted access to physical therapists as entry-point practitioners for activity participation, wellness, health, and disability determination.