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Clinical Practice Guidelines

The American Physical Therapy Association supports evidence-based practice to reduce unwarranted variation in care and improve the value of physical therapist services.

Clinical practice guidelines assist clinical decision-making but do not take the place of clinician judgment. APTA does not endorse any of these guidelines unless specifically noted.

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A Physical Activity Clinical Practice Guideline for People With Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

August 14, 2025 | CPG

Patient Age: 80 and over (80+), Aged (65+), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Adolescent (13-18), Child (6-12), Young Adult (19-24)
Condition & Symptoms: Brain Injuries

Recommendations for Interventions to Improve Function in Patients With Lung Cancer

July 4, 2025 | CPG

Patient Age: 80 and over (80+), Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64), Adult (25-44)
Condition & Symptoms: Cancer, Lung Conditions

A Core Set of Outcome Measures to Assess Physical Function for Adults

June 1, 2025 | CPG

Patient Age: Young Adult (19-24), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+)
Condition & Symptoms: Critical Illness

Falls: Assessment and Prevention in Older People and in People 50 and Over at Higher Risk [NG249]

April 29, 2025 | CPG

Patient Age: 80 and over (80+), Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64)
Condition & Symptoms: Falls

WHO Guidelines on Meningitis Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care

April 10, 2025 | CPG

Patient Age: Infant (1-23mo), Preschool Child (2-5), Child (6-12), Adolescent (13-18), Young Adult (19-24), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+)
Condition & Symptoms: Infection-Associated Conditions

Physical Therapy Management of Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

April 1, 2025 | CPG

Patient Age: Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+)
Condition & Symptoms: Falls

Advanced Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment (Updated) [NICE CG81]

February 19, 2025 | CPG

Patient Age: Middle Aged (45-64), Adult (25-44), Aged (65+), Young Adult (19-24)
Condition & Symptoms: Cancer, Lymphedema

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Diagnosis, Non-surgical Medical Care and Rehabilitation: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

January 30, 2025 | CPG

Patient Age: Young Adult (19-24), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+)
Condition & Symptoms: Shoulder Conditions

Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations

January 16, 2025 | CPG

Patient Age: Condition & Symptoms: Stroke

Overweight and Obesity Management [NICE NG246]

January 14, 2025 | CPG

Patient Age: Preschool Child (2-5), Child (6-12), Adolescent (13-18), Young Adult (19-24), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+)
Condition & Symptoms: Obesity

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Individuals With Lower Limb Amputation, V. 3.0

December 1, 2024 | CPG

Patient Age: Adult (25-44), Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64)
Condition & Symptoms: Amputation

Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision - 2024

December 1, 2024 | CPG

Patient Age: Adolescent (13-18), Young Adult (19-24), Adult (25-44), Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64)
Condition & Symptoms: Ankle Conditions, Foot Conditions