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To support evidence-based practice, we provide relevant clinical practice guidelines for APTA members. (These were previously housed at PTNow.) 

These CPGs are based on a systematic review of the evidence and published by APTA, APTA sections and academies, or by other health care associations, organizations, and societies. None of the CPGs were written by individuals. APTA does not endorse any of these guidelines unless specifically noted.

Guidelines are provided to assist in clinical decision making, not to take the place of clinician judgment.

Some CPGs include a CPG+ analysis, a translation aid for applying CPGs to practice, including an Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II, or AGREE II, conducted by a team of experts.

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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

August 7, 2024 | CPG

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

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

July 10, 2024 | CPG

Patient Age: Preschool Child (2-5), Child (6-12), Adolescent (13-18), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64)
Condition & Symptoms: Haemophilia

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Acute Isolated Meniscal Pathology: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

June 10, 2024 | CPG

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

Final Recommendation Statement: Falls Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Interventions

June 4, 2024 | CPG

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

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

May 18, 2024 | CPG

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

EULAR Recommendations for the Non-Pharmacological Core Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: 2023 Update

May 15, 2024 | CPG

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

ACC / AHA / AACVPR / APMA / ABC / SCAI / SVM / SVN / SVS / SIR / VESS Guideline for the Management of Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease

May 11, 2024 | CPG

Patient Age: Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+)
Condition & Symptoms: Peripheral Arterial Disease, Ulcer

Guidelines of the French Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL) for Vestibular Rehabilitation in Children with Vestibular Dysfunction. A Systematic Review

May 1, 2024 | CPG

Patient Age: Infant (1-23mo), Preschool Child (2-5), Child (6-12), Adolescent (13-18)
Condition & Symptoms: Brain Injuries, Concussion, Vestibular Conditions

Three-Dimensional Instrumented Gait Analysis for Children With Cerebral Palsy: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

April 1, 2024 | CPG

Patient Age: Child (6-12)
Condition & Symptoms: Cerebral Palsy

Telerehabilitation in Physical Therapist Practice: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association

March 21, 2024 | 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: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Cardiac Conditions, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure, Low Back Pain, Parkinson Disease, Respiratory Conditions, Stroke, Whiplash Injuries, Total Hip Arthroplasty, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Osteoarthritis of the Knee

WHO Guideline for Nonsurgical Management of Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary and Community Care Settings

December 7, 2023 | CPG

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

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy: Heel Pain––Plantar Fasciitis: Revision 2023 (CPG+)

December 1, 2023 | CPG

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