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

APTA provides its members with relevant clinical practice guidelines, which are based on a systematic review of the evidence. APTA, APTA academies and sections, and other health care associations, organizations, and societies publish the CPGs. APTA does not endorse any of these guidelines unless specifically noted.

The guidelines assist in clinical decision-making, not to take the place of clinician judgment. A team of experts conducts a CPG+ analysis on some of the CPGs — a translation aid for applying the guidelines to practice, including Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II.

APTA supports the development of CPGs.

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

August 22, 2022 | CPG

Patient Age: Adolescent (13-18), Young Adult (19-24), Child (6-12)
Condition & Symptoms: Knee Conditions

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline: Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan - 2022 Update

August 10, 2022 | CPG

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

Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

July 1, 2022 | CPG

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

APTA Pelvic Health: Physical Therapy Management of Functional Constipation in Adults: A 2021 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

July 1, 2022 | CPG

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

Multiple Sclerosis in Adults: Management [NICE NG220]

June 22, 2022 | CPG

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

Guideline No. 426: Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Prediction, Prevention, and Management

May 1, 2022 | CPG

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

French Society for Rheumatology (SFR) Recommendations on the Everyday Management of Patients With Spondyloarthritis, Including Psoriatic Arthritis

May 1, 2022 | CPG

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

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Opioids in the Management of Chronic Pain, Version 4

May 1, 2022 | CPG

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

APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Vestibular Rehabilitation for Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction - Updated (CPG+)

April 1, 2022 | CPG

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

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

April 1, 2022 | CPG

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

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