Sep 9, 2019/CPG

Patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease should be referred to a physical therapist who has experience with the disease for assessment, education, and advice for physical activity. Also, physical therapy specific to Parkinson’s disease should be given to patients who experience balance and

Jun 4, 2020/CPG

This guideline covers care before, during, and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It offers guidance on providing support and rehabilitation before and after surgery for both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Nov 1, 2013/CPG

This document is an abbreviated version of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine treatment guidelines for elbow disorders.

Aug 31, 2021/CPG

This guideline focuses specifically on the non-arthroplasty treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. It does not cover osteoarthritis of other joints, rheumatoid arthritis, or other inflammatory disorders. This replaces 2013 appropriate use criteria. 

Jan 1, 2014/CPG

Includes recommendations for the diagnosis and management of adults presenting with low back pain and/or lower extremity symptoms related to spinal stenosis and degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.

Jul 1, 2022/CPG

This guideline presents an algorithm and recommendations for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. See Guideline Statement 12 for suggested physical therapy interventions.

Mar 1, 2014/CPG

The objectives of the 2013 CCS Heart Failure Consensus Update were to provide a review of HF management and recommendations in exercise and rehabilitation and surgical coronary revascularization.

Mar 13, 2014/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations on the use of pressure therapy for individuals with or at risk for developing hypertrophic scars.

Oct 15, 2019/CPG

Official American Thoracic Society Technical Standards: Spirometry in the Occupational Setting

May 1, 2022/CPG

These updated guidelines from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada present the current evidence to provide a reasonable approach to the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.