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Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Non-Arthroplasty)

Aug 31, 2021/CPG

This guideline focuses specifically on the non-arthroplasty treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. It does not cover osteoarthritis of other joints, rheumatoid arthritis, or other inflammatory disorders. This replaces 2013 appropriate use criteria. 

Participation Assessment With Recombined Tools – Objective Instrument

Dec 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: People with traumatic brain injury.

Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire- Short Form 7 (PFIQ-7)

Dec 12, 2013/Test & Measure

This test summary is under development, but the test itself can be downloaded from the Get Test link below

Down Syndrome (DS)

Dec 29, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs improve quality of life for people with DS by helping them increase their motor skills, muscle strength, and joint stability; incorporate healthy lifestyle habits; enhance participation in life activities; and prevent complications of DS.

North American Spine Society: Diagnosis and Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, Revised

Jan 1, 2014/CPG

Includes recommendations for the diagnosis and management of adults presenting with low back pain and/or lower extremity symptoms related to spinal stenosis and degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Jul 1, 2022/CPG

This guideline presents an algorithm and recommendations for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. See Guideline Statement 12 for suggested physical therapy interventions.

Subgroups for Targeted Treatment (STarT) Back Tool

Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a 9-item measure used to identify subgroups of patients with low back pain in primary care settings based on various functional, psychosocial, and comorbid factors for subgrouping.

Observational Gait Analysis for Down Syndrome (DS)

Jan 26, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures gait.

Pivot Shift Test -- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect ACL tears.

Pediatric Balance Scale for Down Syndrome (DS)

Jul 1, 2003/Test & Measure

Measures balance for people with Down Syndrome.