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Oct 6, 2020/Perspective
Valerie Rucker, PT, DPT, encourages physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to use their knowledge and tools to serve their communities.
Nov 5, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to diagnosis, prognosis, and management and treatment for children with mild traumatic brain injury.
Jan 1, 2020/CPG
This guideline from the Global Initiative for chronic Lung Disease (GOLD) presents recommendations for the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Pocket guides available.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended vaccination schedules.
May 1, 2020/CPG
These guidelines address the prevention, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children, including new guidance on the management of resistant hypertension and the management of hypertension in women planning pregnancy.
Jan 21, 2023/CPG
Exercise-Based Knee and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention
APTA values partnerships to advance the physical therapy profession and to support the patients and consumers it serves.
Jan 10, 2014/Clinical Summary
PTs provide a wide range of rehabilitation services and play a key role in educating and training patients, caregivers, and families in strategies to improve quality of life and prevent medical complications.
Jun 1, 2016/CPG
Examines changes to the cardiovascular and coagulation system caused by acute spinal cord injury (SCI) and provides recommendations for preventative measures.
Mar 26, 2021/CPG
Contains updated findings and recommendations including the use of non-fasting lipid determination as a suitable alternative to fasting levels.