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APTA Results (568 Results)

Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Adult Weight Management Guideline (2021-2022)

Mar 1, 2023/CPG

This guideline, from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is meant to inform clinical decisions for RDNs or international equivalents to provide MNT interventions for adults (≥18 years of age) with overweight or obesity (BMI ≥25 kg/m2 or as defined for specific adult populations), including those

Dementia

May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs work with patients with dementia to address mobility and strength limitations, minimize fall risk factors, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Feb 23, 2022/Test & Measure

Legal Topics of Interest

Aug 1, 2019/Article

PTs and PTAs practice in an environment that requires compliance with health care laws, rules, and regulations.

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.

Understanding Risk: Fraud and Abuse Laws

Jul 30, 2020/Article

These five federal fraud and abuse laws are important for physical therapists to know.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Apr 16, 2026/Clinical Summary

Patients receive medical and pharmacological treatment as the primary intervention, and physical rehabilitation to address musculoskeletal weakness and neurologic dysfunction.

Quick Guide to Using Telephone Assessment and Management Services by PTs

Jun 5, 2020/Article

APTA advises you to continue to comply with your state practice act and any other applicable state or local laws.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT and Academy of Acute Care: Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline 2022 (CPG+)

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).

Living Concussion Guidelines: Guideline for Concussion and Prolonged Symptoms for Adults 18 Years of Age or Older

May 31, 2018/CPG

This website helps health care professionals manage adults with concussion or prolonged postconcussion symptoms.