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Safe Pain Management Advocacy

The ongoing opioid crisis in the U.S. reflects the unintended consequences of an effort to control pain by masking it. We're paying a terrible price.

Telehealth Advocacy

The use of telehealth by PTs and PTAs is not only appropriate, but effective in delivering effective care and expanding patient access to that care.

Imaging and Physical Therapy

PTs are finding innovative ways to use imaging.

Hospice and Palliative Care

Physical therapy is increasingly acknowledged as a key component in hospice and palliative care.

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.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

COVID-19 Rapid Guideline: Managing Symptoms (Including at the End of Life) in the Community [NG191]

Mar 23, 2021/CPG

Recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community -- babies, children, young people, and adults in all care settings, including at the end of life.

Direct Access and Medicare

May 4, 2020/Article

Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.

Providing a Safe Alternative to Opioids: Resources for Pain Management

Feb 11, 2020/Article

PTs and PTAs have a responsibility to understand the scope of the epidemic and its potential impact on their patients and clients.