APTA supports the development of CPGs to reduce unwarranted variation in care and improve the value of care.

APTA conducts an annual invitation-only workshop to help sections develop clinical practice guidelines.

May 12, 2023/Review

The new resource, designed specifically for PTs and PTAs, includes evidence-based and best-practice recommendations.

Apr 1, 2021/CPG

This guideline from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy provides evidence on the effects of ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation post-stroke.

Dec 1, 2024/CPG

This revised guideline from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides updated recommendations to support evidence-based practice, including tailored clinical decision-making, about managing Achilles tendinopathy. This guideline does not include

Oct 1, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations for the management of patients with heart failure.

Feb 1, 2020/CPG

Directions for clinicians and patients making treatment decisions for the management of OA.

Jul 28, 2023/Resource

APTA is committed to helping PTs and PTAs develop, synthesize, and use credible evidence. Clinical practice guidelines are essential tools in this process.

Feb 4, 2020/CPG

This clinical practice guideline suggests that physical therapy interventions may improve fitness, motor function, and gait in persons with Huntington disease.

Dec 11, 2020/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations for the management of adults with osteoarthritis.