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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 sections, or by other health care associations, organizations, and societies, not 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 (AGREE II) conducted by a team of experts.

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Management of Stable Angina [SIGN 151]

March 31, 2018 | CPG

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

VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Pregnancy

March 1, 2018 | CPG

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

Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment in Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain

March 1, 2018 | CPG

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

Venous Thromboembolism in Over 16s: Reducing the Risk of Hospital-acquired Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism [NICE CG92]

February 28, 2018 | CPG

Patient Age: Adult (25-44)
Condition & Symptoms: Critical Illness, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Management of Chronic Pain in Children and Young People: A National Clinical Guideline

February 28, 2018 | CPG

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

IDF Clinical Practice Recommendations for Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care

February 20, 2018 | CPG

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

Meniscal and Articular Cartilage Lesions, Revision 2018: Clinical Guidelines Linked to the ICF (CPG+)

January 31, 2018 | CPG

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

Practice Guideline Update: Mild Cognitive Impairment

January 16, 2018 | CPG

Patient Age: 80 and over (80+), Aged (65+)
Condition & Symptoms: Alzheimer Disease, Dementia

2018 Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic St...

January 3, 2018 | CPG

Patient Age: Aged (65+), Adult (25-44), 80 and over (80+)
Condition & Symptoms: Stroke

Screening for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Evidence Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

January 1, 2018 | CPG

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

Non-specific Low Back Pain

December 1, 2017 | CPG

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

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome / Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Medical Treatment Guideline

November 30, 2017 | CPG

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