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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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Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury From Falls, Fourth Edition

September 1, 2017 | CPG

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

American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society: Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Patients With Syncope

August 1, 2017 | CPG

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

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Neck Pain: Revision 2017

July 1, 2017 | CPG

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

Cardiac Rehabilitation [SIGN 150]

July 1, 2017 | CPG

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

APTA Oncology: Diagnosis of Upper-Quadrant Lymphedema Secondary to Cancer (CPG+)

July 1, 2017 | CPG

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

Spondyloarthritis in Over 16s: Diagnosis and Management [NICE NG65]

June 2, 2017 | CPG

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

British Thoracic Society Guideline for Oxygen Use in Adults in Healthcare and Emergency Settings

May 15, 2017 | CPG

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

American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria® Suspected Physical Abuse—Child

May 1, 2017 | CPG

Patient Age: Child (6-12), Preschool Child (2-5)

Australian and New Zealand Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines

May 1, 2017 | CPG

Patient Age: Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64)
Condition & Symptoms: Lung Conditions, Respiratory Conditions

Ottawa Panel Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Structured Phy...

May 1, 2017 | CPG

Patient Age: Child (6-12), Adolescent (13-18)
Condition & Symptoms: Osteoarthritis

APTA Pelvic Health: Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

May 1, 2017 | CPG

Patient Age: Middle Aged (45-64), Adult (25-44)
Condition & Symptoms: Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy

American Academy of Sleep Medicine: Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnostic Testing for Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea

March 15, 2017 | CPG

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