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Clinical Practice Guidelines

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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APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Suspected or Confirmed Osteoporosis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

April 1, 2022 | CPG

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

EAU Guidelines on Chronic Pelvic Pain (2022 Edition)

March 1, 2022 | CPG

Patient Age: Adult (25-44)
Condition & Symptoms: Chronic Pain, Pelvic Pain

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Upper Limb Amputation Rehabilitation

March 1, 2022 | CPG

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

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy: Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes

February 28, 2022 | CPG

Patient Age: Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Young Adult (19-24)
Condition & Symptoms: Hamstring Injuries

VA/DoD CPG for Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain (CPG+)

February 1, 2022 | CPG

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

APTA Pelvic Health: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Postpartum Population (CPG+)

January 1, 2022 | CPG

Patient Age: Adult (25-44), Young Adult (19-24)
Condition & Symptoms: Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy

Low Back Pain Medical Treatment Guidelines

December 20, 2021 | CPG

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

Headaches in Over 12s: Diagnosis and Management [NICE CG150]

December 17, 2021 | CPG

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

Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis and Management [NICE CG131]

December 15, 2021 | CPG

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

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Hip Fractures in Older Adults

December 3, 2021 | CPG

Patient Age: 80 and over (80+), Aged (65+)
Condition & Symptoms: Fractures, Hip Conditions

COVID-19 Rapid Guideline: Managing the Long-term Effects of COVID-19 [NG188]

November 11, 2021 | CPG

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

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021 (CPG+)

October 31, 2021 | CPG

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