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APTA Clinical Practice Guidelines Library

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Members can access relevant clinical practice guidelines to assist in clinical decision making.

6 Easy Ways to Spread the Word During National Physical Therapy Month

Oct 11, 2023/Roundup

APTA's Public Relations and Marketing Center can help you celebrate the profession (and look good doing it).

PT For Future Me: APTA’s New National Physical Therapy Month Campaign

Oct 1, 2025/News

October is National Physical Therapy Month — a time to celebrate the profession, spotlight the many benefits of physical therapy, and showcase the impact that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have on improving the health of society.

360-Degree Turn Stand

Mar 14, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures postural stability during walking.

Fibromyalgia: Diagnosis and Management

Feb 1, 2023/CPG

This guideline from the American Academy of Family Physicians provides clinical recommendations related to diagnosis, treatment approach, interventions, and medication.

4-Square Step Test (FSST) for Parkinson Disease

Aug 23, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: People with Parkinson disease (PD).

Rivermead Mobility Index for Traumatic Brain Injury

Sep 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Rivermead Mobility Index for Traumatic Brain Injury

Observational Gait Analysis for Down Syndrome (DS)

Jan 26, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures gait.

Pediatric Balance Scale for Down Syndrome (DS)

Jul 1, 2003/Test & Measure

Measures balance for people with Down Syndrome.