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Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Positional Plagiocephaly: 4. The Role of Physical Therapy

Nov 1, 2016/CPG

This guideline provides a summary of the effectiveness of physical therapist-based treatment recommendations for patients with positional plagiocephaly.

The COPD-X Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2022, Version 2.68

Oct 1, 2022/CPG

The COPDX Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019 (Vers. 2.59)

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation: An Update

Sep 1, 2019/CPG

Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation: An Update From the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense

Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT)

Oct 1, 2019/Test & Measure

The Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) measures fingertip dexterity and gross movement coordination of the fingers, hands, and arms. It was first introduced by Joseph Tiffin in 1948 as a functional assessment screen for hand dexterity in applicants for assembly-line work.

OARSI Guidelines for the Non-surgical Management of Knee, Hip, and Polyarticular Osteoarthritis

Nov 1, 2019/CPG

These guidelines offer comprehensive and patient-centered treatment profiles for individuals with knee, hip, and polyarticular OA.

American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation 2019 Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee

Feb 1, 2020/CPG

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

Tips for Adopting Direct Access in Your Practice

May 3, 2020/Article

Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the opportunities provided by direct access.

A Clinical Practice Guideline for Primary Care Physiotherapy in Patients With Haemophilia

Jul 10, 2024/CPG

This guideline, developed by the University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands, offers 82 consensus recommendations that are based on literature and clinical expertise.

Distal Radius Fracture Rehabilitation: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy

Aug 7, 2024/CPG

Telerehabilitation in Physical Therapist Practice: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association (CPG+)

Mar 21, 2024/CPG

The guideline provides 7 recommendations that address the impact of, preparation for, and implementation of telerehabilitation in physical therapist practice. Each recommendation includes potential benefits, harms, and cost of implementation. In addition, the guideline identifies areas where additional