The American Physical Therapy Association has published an updated clinical practice guideline for physical therapist management of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, or TKA, for osteoarthritis. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for preoperative education, postoperative rehabilitation, strengthening, gait training, pain management, outcome measures, and other aspects of care to help PTs optimize outcomes for adults after total knee replacement.
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Updated Clinical Practice Guideline for Physical Therapist Management After TKA
APTA’s revised CPG recommends new treatments and pain management tools after total knee arthroplasty.
Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
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Date: August 3, 2026
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