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Feb 1, 2021/CPG
Provides evidence-based recommendations for physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome in adults with hip fracture.
Jan 1, 2022/CPG
This clinical guideline describes evidence-based physical therapist practice, including screening, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome for women with postpartum pelvic girdle pain.
Jun 29, 2023/CPG
The purpose of these clinical practice guidelines is to describe the peer-reviewed literature and make recommendations related to nonarthritic hip joint pain.
Aug 1, 2022/CPG
This update of a 2016 guideline provides assistance to physical therapists in the decision-making process when treating patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) or diagnosed with a lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LE DVT).
Apr 1, 2022/CPG
Related Resources The Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis (April 2022) CPG+ Appraisal Rating 4.5 out of 7 How was this rating made? Highlights All recommendations are adapted from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) titled Management of Osteoporosis and
APTA supports the development of CPGs to reduce unwarranted variation in care and improve the value of care.
Aug 4, 2020/CPG
This CPG, maintained by Obesity Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Association for Bariatric Surgeons and Physicians, is presented in the form of a website and updated as new evidence arises.
Apr 1, 2021/CPG
Ankle Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Ankle Ligament Sprains: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
Aug 7, 2024/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal rating 6.25 out of 7 (How was this rating made?) Highlights Twenty-three recommendations on prognosis, examination, and treatment of distal radial fracture rehabilitation; 11 of the 23 recommendations have moderate to strong evidence (pp 2-3). Decision tree algorithm provided for quick
Oct 1, 2024/CPG
This update of the 2018 guideline provides recommendations related to the treatment and management of patients with congenital muscular torticollis.