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Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.
Jul 1, 2017/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis of patients with upper-quadrant lymphedema secondary to cancer.
Jan 1, 2020/CPG
Suggests that task-specific walking training should be performed to improve walking speed and distance in those with acute-onset CNS injury although only at higher intensities or with augmented feedback.
Jul 1, 2018/CPG
This guideline from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy provides a recommended core set of 6 outcome measures for adult patients with neurologic conditions.
Mar 27, 2024/Review
The first-ever telerehab CPG created specifically for PTs and PTAs includes seven recommendations.
Mar 1, 2022/CPG
The ULAR CPG is designed to address the key principles of rehabilitation and clinical care for patients with upper limb amputation. (Former title: VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Upper Extremity Amputation Rehabilitation.)
Jul 1, 2020/CPG
This clinical practice guideline (CPG) recommends a framework that includes a structured evaluation and diagnosis of Veterans and Service Members who may be suffering from hip and knee OA.
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.
The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.
This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.
Sep 1, 2020/CPG
This guideline is intended to be used by qualified and appropriately trained PTs involved in the management of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.