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

Jul 26, 2019/CPG

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older.

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Positional Plagiocephaly: 2. The Role of Imaging

Nov 1, 2016/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations reated to the diagnostic utility of imaging for infants with suspected positional plagiocephaly.

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Positional Plagiocephaly: 5. The Role of Cranial Molding Orthosis (Helmet) Therapy

Nov 1, 2016/CPG

This guideline provides a summary of the effectiveness of helmet therapy as a treatment for positional plagiocephaly.

COVID-19 Rapid Guideline: Managing Symptoms (Including at the End of Life) in the Community [NG191]

Mar 23, 2021/CPG

Recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community -- babies, children, young people, and adults in all care settings, including at the end of life.

ONC, HHS Finalize Penalties for Information Blocking Violations

Jul 25, 2024/News

Violating info blocking rules could impact a PT’s participation in the CMS Quality Payment Program; see APTA's updated Practice Advisory.

APTA Academy of Physical Therapy Research

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy seeks to empower clinicians and researchers to generate, disseminate, and utilize research to guide best clinical practice.

APTA American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to promote excellence in sports physical therapy practice, research, education, and professional development.

The Digitally Enabled Physical Therapist Infographic

Feb 8, 2023/Infographic

Digital health solutions, which are increasingly being used by physical therapists now, refer to the use of virtual tools to deliver health care services or enable better health.

APTA: Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments

Dec 1, 2022/CPG

Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health from the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition

Jan 1, 2018/CPG

The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides scientific guidance to help people ages 3 years and older improve their health through participation in regular physical activity.