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Oct 22, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures diet and physical activity
Oct 14, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures diet and intervention in a clinical setting
Apr 1, 2021/CPG
This guideline describes the critical decision points in the management of COPD and provides clear and comprehensive evidence based recommendations.
Apr 8, 2020/CPG
This clinical practice guideline includes a statement that defines the role of vestibular rehabilitation and physical therapy in the management of patients with Meniere’s disease who experience chronic imbalance.
Jan 1, 2019/CPG
The reviewers recommend that patients with active psoriatic arthritis use some form or combination of exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture over not using these modalities.
Sep 9, 2019/CPG
Patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease should be referred to a physical therapist who has experience with the disease for assessment, education, and advice for physical activity. Also, physical therapy specific to Parkinson’s disease should be given to patients who experience balance and
Jun 4, 2020/CPG
This guideline covers care before, during, and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It offers guidance on providing support and rehabilitation before and after surgery for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Appraisal ratings for clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) posted on PTNow are generated by 3 or more physical therapists trained in using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II).
Sep 1, 2025/CPG
Oct 3, 2025/CPG
This evidence-based care guideline from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital provides recommendations for therapeutic management of pediatric and adolescent joint hypermobility and hypermobility spectrum disorder, including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. It does not address children and adolescents with