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Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis and Management [NICE CG131]

Dec 15, 2021/CPG

This guideline presents recommendations for the tests, care, and management of men with suspected or diagnosed prostate cancer. In the section covering fatigue (1.14.19), it is suggested that individuals starting or having androgen deprivation therapy be offered supervised resistance and aerobic exercise

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Pain Interference, PROMIS Pain Interference, PROMIS-PI

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

Measures the extent to which pain hinders an individual's engagement with physical, mental, cognitive, emotional, recreational, and social activities.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: Mobility tool (PROMIS Mobility)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

The test is used in adult and pediatric populations with chronic conditions. The mobility subset measures an individual’s self-perceived mobility capabilities.

Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)

Jun 10, 2019/Test & Measure

FGA is a modification of the Dynamic Gait Index and was created to help decrease the ceiling effect and improve reliability.

British Guideline on the Management of Asthma: A National Clinical Guideline [SIGN 158] [Revised]

Jul 1, 2019/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations on management of adults, including pregnant women, adolescents and children with asthma.

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Positional Plagiocephaly: 3. The Role of Repositioning

Nov 1, 2016/CPG

This guideline provides repositioning treatment recommendations for patients with positional plagiocephaly.

Management of Chronic Pain [SIGN 136] [Revised]

Aug 1, 2019/CPG

This guideline covers the management of chronic pain in adults, including pharmacological, physical, psychological, and nutrition therapies, as well as complementary and alternative medicine.

APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function Following Chronic Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, and Brain Injury (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

Suggests that task-specific walking training should be performed to improve walking speed and distance in those with acute-onset CNS injury although only at higher intensities or with augmented feedback.

Clinical Specialization In Physical Therapy

Oct 4, 2023/Policies & Bylaws

House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the recognition of physical therapists who have attained voluntary specialization of practice. 

APTA Clinical Specialization Policy

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Clinical specialization in physical therapy is a voluntary and unrestricted process.