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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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Cardiac Rehabilitation Delivery Model for Low-Resource Settings: An Interna...

November 1, 2016 | CPG

Patient Age: 80 and over (80+), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+)

CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – United States, 2016

March 18, 2016 | CPG

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children

November 5, 2018 | CPG

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

Cerebral Palsy in Adults [NG119]

January 15, 2019 | CPG

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

Cerebral Palsy in Under 25s [NICE NG62]

January 25, 2017 | CPG

Patient Age: Child (6-12), Preschool Child (2-5), Young Adult (19-24), Adolescent (13-18)
Condition & Symptoms: Cerebral Palsy

Cervical and Thoracic Spine Disorders

October 27, 2018 | CPG

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

Cervical Spine Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines

March 30, 2014 | CPG

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

Child Maltreatment: Interventions

November 27, 2018 | CPG

Patient Age: Preschool Child (2-5), Adolescent (13-18), Child (6-12)

Chronic Heart Failure in Adults: Diagnosis and Management [NG106]

September 12, 2018 | CPG

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

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [Updated]

July 1, 2020 | CPG

Patient Age: Middle Aged (45-64), 80 and over (80+), Adult (25-44), Aged (65+)
Condition & Symptoms: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Over 16s: Diagnosis and Management [NG115]

July 26, 2019 | CPG

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

Chronic Pain Disorder Medical Treatment Guideline

November 30, 2017 | CPG

Patient Age: Middle Aged (45-64), Adult (25-44), Aged (65+)
Condition & Symptoms: Chronic Pain, Occupational Injuries