CPGs

Members can access relevant clinical practice guidelines to assist in clinical decision making.

Mar 24, 2022/Podcast

A panel of PTs on the front lines of shaping clinical practice share their plans for creating knowledge translation tools for the Parkinson CPG and their goals for implementation into practice.

Dec 4, 2024/News

New recommendations for managing adults with diabetes are introduced in Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management's new CPG.

Appraisal ratings for clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) posted on PTNow are generated by 3 or more physical therapists trained in using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II).

Mar 22, 2024/News

APTA's newest clinical practice guideline is designed to inform practice and enlighten payers and policymakers.

Dec 11, 2018/News

If you have insight, or simply an interest, in best practice for improving locomotor function after chronic stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, or brain injury, the clinical practice guideline (CPG) team overseeing a new CPG on that topic wants to hear from you. A draft of the CPG is available for

Dec 1, 2023/CPG

This updated guideline from APTA's American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy makes recommendation for the physical therapist management of non-arthritic heel pain for individuals 16 and older.

Jul 1, 2021/News

The draft CPG, rooted in a review of current research, addresses a wide range of topics.

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Related Resources PT Management of Parkinson Disease: Resources Click on the 3-dot link at right Pocket Guide  Podcast: Parkinson CPG Knowledge Translation Translations: Chinese, Greek See supplementary data section CPG+ Appraisal Rating 6 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)  Highlights This CPG provides

Feb 1, 2022/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the management of patients with low back pain. The CPG+ is based on the 2019 version of the guideline.