The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc has an ongoing effort to create evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy management of patients with musculoskeletal impairments.
The objectives of this clinical guidelines are as follows:
Describe evidence-based physical therapy practice, including diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome, for musculoskeletal disorders commonly managed by orthopaedic physical therapists.
Identify interventions supported by current best evidence to address impairments of body function and structure, activity limitations, and participation restrictions associated with common musculoskeletal conditions.