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APTA Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT and Academy of Acute Care: Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline 2022 (CPG+)

Aug 1, 2022/CPG

This update of a 2016 guideline provides assistance to physical therapists in the decision-making process when treating patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) or diagnosed with a lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LE DVT).

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire - COPD (SGRQ)

Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures the impact of respiratory disease on participation.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Assesses walking speed in meters per second (m/s) over a short duration.

Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Jun 13, 2013/Test & Measure

Berg Balance Scale for Parkinson Disease

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Stroke

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures aerobic capacity; gait.

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures how neck pain with or without concomitant upper extremity symptoms affects ability to manage everyday life activities.

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Older Adults

Jun 28, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures aerobic fitness; functional mobility.

Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I)

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures fear of falling during both easy and difficult physical activities and social activities.

Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Jun 20, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures self-perceived handicapping effects imposed by dizziness (25-item self-assessment inventory).