Cardiorespiratory disease
Clinical practice guidelines
Phys Ther. 2020 Jan 23;100(1):14-43. Shoemaker MJ, Dias KJ, Lefebvre KM, Heick JD, Collins SM.
Background: The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), in conjunction with the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section of APTA, have commissioned the development of this clinical practice guideline to assist physical therapists in their clinical decision making when managing patients with heart failure. Physical therapists treat patients with varying degrees of impairments and limitations in activity and participation associated with heart failure pathology across the continuum of care.
Purpose: This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.