Hip / pelvic girdle
Clinical practice guidelines
Hip Pain and Movement Dysfunction Associated With Nonarthritic Hip Joint Pain: A Revision
This is an update to the 2014 Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Hip Pain and Movement Dysfunction Associated with Nonarthritic Hip Joint Pain. The goals of the revision were to provide a concise summary of…
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Strengthening
Clinical practice guidelines, Exercise
Exercise-Based Knee and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention
Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Amelia J.H. Arundale, DPT, PhD, Mario Bizzini, PT, PhD, Celeste…
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Clinical practice guidelines
Informing the Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guideline: A Systematic Review
Castilla, Adrianna PT, DPT; Gonzalez, Mariah PT, DPT; Kysh, Lynn MLIS, MPP; Sargent, Barbara PT, PhD, PCS Pediatric Physical Therapy ():10.1097/PEP.0000000000000993, January 11, 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000993 Purpose: To systematically review current evidence on the…
Read MoreParkinson's disease
Clinical practice guidelines, Exercise
Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American Physical Therapy Association
Physical Therapy, 28 December 2021. Jacqueline A Osborne, PT, DPT, Rachel Botkin, PT, MPT, Cristina Colon-Semenza, PT, MPT, PhD, Tamara R DeAngelis, PT, MPT, Oscar G Gallardo, PT, DPT, Heidi Kosakowski, Justin Martello, MD, Sujata…
Read MoreLow back
Clinical practice guidelines
Interventions for the management of acute and chronic low back pain: Revision 2021.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Nov;51(11):CPG1-CPG60. George S, Fritz J, Silfies S, et al. Background: Low back pain (LBP) remains a musculoskeletal condition with an adverse societal impact. Globally, LBP is highly prevalent and…
Read MoreGait, Pediatrics
Clinical practice guidelines, Exercise
Parent perspectives regarding care delivery for children with idiopathic toe walking to inform an American Physical Therapy Association clinical practice guideline.
Pediatr Phys Ther. 2021 Oct;33(4):260-266. Barkocy M, Muir N, Le Cras S, et al. Purpose: This study summarizes experiences and perceptions of parents whose children received physical therapy for idiopathic toe walking (ITW) to inform…
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Clinical guidance to optimize work participation after injury or illness: Using the evidence to guide physical therapist practice.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Aug;51(8):380-381. Background: Work rehabilitation refers to the process of assisting workers to remain at work or return to work (RTW) in a safe and productive manner, while limiting the…
Read MoreAnkle / foot
Clinical practice guidelines
Ankle stability and movement coordination impairments: Lateral ankle ligament sprains revision.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Apr;51(4):CPG1-CPG80. Martin RL, Davenport TE, Fraser JJ, et al. Background: This revised clinical practice guideline (CPG) addresses the distinct but related lower extremity impairments of those with a first-time…
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Geriatrics
Clinical practice guidelines
Physical therapy management of older adults with hip fracture.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Feb;51(2):CPG1-CPG81. McDonough CM, Harris-Hayes M, Kristensen MT, et al. Background: Hip fracture is a leading cause of profound morbidity in individuals aged 65 years and older, ranking in the…
Read MoreCancer and lymphedema
Clinical practice guidelines, Exercise, Manipulation / manual therapy
Mobilization and exercise intervention for patients with multiple myeloma: Clinical practice guidelines endorsed by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Phys Ther. 2021 Jan 4;101(1):pzaa180. Jeevanantham D, Rajendran V, McGillis Z, Tremblay L, Larivière C, Knight A. Purpose: Individuals with multiple myeloma (MM) often have reduced functional performance due to the cancer itself or as…
Read MoreChronic pain, Pediatrics
Clinical practice guidelines
Guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children.
Geneva: World Health Organization; 2020. Purpose: These guidelines focus on physical, psychological, and pharmacological interventions for the management of primary and secondary chronic pain in children 0 to 19 years of age. See full guideline.
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Clinical practice guidelines
Physical therapy management of children with developmental coordination disorder: An evidence-based clinical practice guideline from the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Pediatr Phys Ther. 2020 Oct;32(4):278-313. Dannemiller L, Mueller M, Leitner A, Iverson E, Kaplan SL. Background: Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth…
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Joint replacement
Clinical practice guidelines
Physical therapist management of total knee arthroplasty.
Phys Ther. 2020 Aug 31;100(9):1603-1631. Jette DU, Hunter SJ, Burkett L, et al. Background: A clinical practice guideline on total knee arthroplasty was developed by an American Physical Therapy (APTA) volunteer guideline development group that…
Read MoreCancer and lymphedema
Clinical practice guidelines
Interventions for breast cancer–related lymphedema: Clinical practice guideline from the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA.
Phys Ther. 2020 Jul 19;100(7):1163-1179. Davies C, Levenhagen K, Ryans K, Perdomo M, Gilchrist L. Background: A work group from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy developed a clinical practice…
Read MoreConcussion and TBI
Clinical practice guidelines
Physical therapy evaluation and treatment after concussion/mild traumatic brain injury.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2020 Apr;50(4):CPG1-CPG73. Quatman-Yates CC, Hunter-Giordano A, Shimamura KK, et al. Background: Over the last decade, numerous concussion evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), consensus statements, and clinical guidance documents have been…
Read MoreCardiorespiratory disease
Clinical practice guidelines
Physical therapist clinical practice guideline for the management of individuals with heart failure.
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…
Read MoreStroke
Clinical practice guidelines
Exercise programs delivered according to guidelines improve mobility in people with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Jan;101(1):154-165. Pogrebnoy D, Dennett A. Purpose: To determine if prescribing a combined aerobic and resistance training exercise program in accordance with American Stroke Association physical activity guidelines improves mobility and…
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Patellofemoral pain
Clinical practice guidelines
Patellofemoral pain.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019 Sep;49(9):CPG1-CPG95. Willy RW, Hoglund LT, Barton CJ, et al. Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common musculoskeletal-related condition that is characterized by insidious onset of poorly defined pain, localized…
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Arthritis
Clinical practice guidelines
Identifying and prioritizing clinical guideline recommendations most relevant to physical therapy practice for hip and/or knee osteoarthritis.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019 Jul;49(7):501-512. Teo PL, Hinman RS, Egerton T, Dziedzic KS, Bennell KL. Background: Physical therapists are key providers of conservative management for hip and/or knee osteoarthritis (OA), yet not all…
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ACL injury and rehabilitation, Teens and adolescents
Clinical practice guidelines
Evidence-based best-practice guidelines for preventing anterior cruciate ligament injuries in young female athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Am J Sports Med. 2019 Jun;47(7):1744-1753. Petushek EJ, Sugimoto D, Stoolmiller M, Smith G, Myer GD. Background: Injury prevention neuromuscular training (NMT) programs reduce the risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. However, variation in…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Clinical practice guidelines
Hand pain and sensory deficits: Carpal tunnel syndrome.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019 May;49(5):CPG1-CPG85. Erickson M, Lawrence M, Jansen CWS, Coker D, Amadio P, Cleary C. Background:The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy…
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Arthritis
Clinical practice guidelines, Exercise
Conservative management and rehabilitation in the older runner with knee osteoarthritis: An evidence-based review.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 May;98(5):416-421. Castillo B1, Sepúlveda F, Micheo W. Background: Osteoarthritis is an age-related condition that commonly affects the middle-aged and elderly population including individuals who continue to pursue an active…
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Index of orthopedic clinical practice guidelines.
Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. See full list.
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Epicondylitis, Tendon dysfunction and injury
Clinical practice guidelines
Do joint mobilizations assist in the recovery of lateral elbow tendinopathy? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Hand Ther. 2019 Apr – Jun;32(2):262-276.e1. Lucado AM, Dale RB, Vincent J, Day JM. Background: No consensus exists as to which are the most effective methods to treat the symptoms associated with lateral elbow…
Read MoreConcussion and TBI, Pediatrics
Clinical practice guidelines
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline on the diagnosis and management of mild traumatic brain injury among children.
JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Nov 5;172(11):e182853. Lumba-Brown A, Yeates KO, Sarmiento K, et al. Purpose: To provide a guideline based on a previous systematic review of the literature to obtain and assess evidence toward developing clinical…
Read MorePregnancy
Clinical practice guidelines
2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy.
Br J Sports Med. 2018 Nov;52(21):1339-1346. Mottola MF, Davenport MH, Ruchat SM, et al. Purpose: The objective is to provide guidance for pregnant women and obstetric care and exercise professionals on prenatal physical activity. The…
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Pediatrics
Clinical practice guidelines
Physical therapy management of congenital muscular torticollis: A 2018 evidence-based clinical practice guideline from the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy.
Pediatr Phys Ther. 2018 Oct;30(4):240-90. Kaplan SL, Coulter C, Sargent B. Purpose: This update of the 2013 CMT clinical practice guideline (CPG) informs clinicians and families as to whom to monitor, treat, and/or refer and…
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Clinical practice guidelines, Exercise
Exercise for knee injury prevention: a summary of clinical practice guideline recommendations — using the evidence to guide physical therapist practice.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Sep;48(9):732-733. Background: Knee ligament injuries can be debilitating, costly, and negatively impact an athlete's ability to return to the sport he or she loves. Published and anecdotal evidence has…
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ACL injury and rehabilitation
Clinical practice guidelines
Exercise-based knee and anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Sep;48(9):A1-A42. Arundale AJH, Bizzini M, Giordano A, et al. Purpose: The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy have an ongoing effort to…
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ACL injury and rehabilitation
Clinical practice guidelines
Knee injury prevention: Exercises to keep you from getting sidelined.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Sep;48(9):734. Background: Knee and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have the potential to sideline an athlete for an entire season or even more than a year. Purpose: The goal…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Clinical practice guidelines
Achilles pain, stiffness, and muscle power deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision 2018: Using the evidence to guide physical therapist practice.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 May;48(5):425-26. Martin RL, Chimenti R, Cuddeford T, et al. Background: Midportion Achilles tendinopathy is a relatively common, overuse, lower extremity soft tissue injury for individuals who are active and…
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Sprains and strains
Clinical practice guidelines
Clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, and testing of athletes with groin pain: an evidence-based approach to effective management.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Apr;48(4):239-49. Thorborg K, Reiman MP, Weir A, et al. Background: Groin pain is common in athletes who participate in multidirectional sports and has traditionally been considered a difficult problem…
Read MoreNeck pain
Clinical practice guidelines
Clinical practice guideline for physical therapy assessment and treatment in patients with nonspecific neck pain.
Phys Ther. 2018 Mar 1;98(3):162-71. Bier JD, Scholten-Peeters WGM, Staal JB, et al. Background: The Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy (KNGF) issued a clinical practice guideline for physical therapists that addresses the assessment and…
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Sprains and strains
Clinical practice guidelines
Knee stability and movement coordination impairments: knee ligament sprain revision 2017.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Nov; 47(11):A1-A47. Logerstedt DS, Scalzitti D, Risberg MA, et al. Background: The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice…
Read MoreCancer and lymphedema
Clinical practice guidelines
Diagnosis of upper quadrant lymphedema secondary to cancer: clinical practice guideline from the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Phys Ther. 2017 Jul 1;97(7):729-45. Levenhagen K, Davies C, Perdomo M, Ryans K, Gilchrist L. Background: The Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) developed a clinical practice guideline to aid the clinician…
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Pregnancy
Clinical practice guidelines
Pelvic girdle pain in the antepartum population: physical therapy clinical practice guidelines linked to the international classification of functioning, disability, and health from the Section on Women’s Health and the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
J Womens Health Phys Therap. 2017 May;41(2):102-25. Clinton S, Newell A, Downey P, Ferreira K. Background: Examination, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and the use of outcomes measures by physical therapists in the antepartum population with pelvic…
Read MoreBalance / dizziness
Clinical practice guidelines
Vestibular rehabilitation for peripheral vestibular hypofunction: an evidence-based clinical practice guideline.
J Neurol Phys Ther. 2016 Apr;40(2):124-55. Hall CD, Herdman SJ, Whitney SL, et al. Background: Uncompensated vestibular hypofunction results in postural instability, visual blurring with head movement, and subjective complaints of dizziness and/or imbalance. We…
Read MoreVenous thromboembolism
Clinical practice guidelines
Role of physical therapists in the management of individuals at risk for or diagnosed with venous thromboembolism: Evidence-based clinical practice guideline.
Phys Ther. 2016 Feb;96(2):143-66. Hillegass E, Puthoff M, Frese EM, Thigpen M, Sobush DC, Auten B; Guideline Development Group. Background: The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), in conjunction with the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary and Acute…
Read MoreFall prevention, Geriatrics
Clinical practice guidelines
Management of falls in community-dwelling older adults: clinical guidance statement from the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Phys Ther. 2015 Jun;95(6):815-34. Avin KG, Hanke TA, Kirk-Sanchez N, et al. Background: Falls in older adults are a major public health concern due to high prevalence, impact on health outcomes and quality of life,…
Read MoreHip / pelvic girdle
Clinical practice guidelines
Nonarthritic hip joint pain.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Jun;44(6):A1-32. Enseki K, Harris-Hayes M, White DM, et al. Purpose: The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines…
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