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Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline 2022 (CPG+)
Overview
This update of a 2016 guideline provides assistance to physical therapists in the decision-making process when treating patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) or diagnosed with a lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LE DVT). The CPG+ is based on the 2016 guideline; an updated CPG+ is in development.
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Date: August 1, 2022
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Hillegass E, Lukaszewicz K, Puthoff M, for the Guideline Development Group.
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