Physical Therapist Management of Total Knee Arthroplasty

A clinical practice guideline on total knee arthroplasty was developed by an American Physical Therapy (APTA) volunteer guideline development group that consisted of physical therapists, an orthopedic surgeon, a nurse, and a consumer. The guideline was based on systematic reviews of current scientific and clinical information and accepted approaches to management of total knee arthroplasty.
This clinical practice guideline (CPG) is based on a systematic review of published studies with regard to the physical therapist management of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. In addition to [...]