Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association

Phys Ther. 2022 Apr 1;102(4):pzab302. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzab302.

Abstract

A clinical practice guideline on Parkinson disease was developed by an American Physical Therapy Association volunteer guideline development group that consisted of physical therapists and a neurologist. The guideline was based on systematic reviews of current scientific and clinical information and accepted approaches for management of Parkinson disease. The Spanish version of this clinical practice guideline is available as a supplement (Suppl. Appendix 1).

Keywords: Clinical; Clinical Guidelines; Decision-Making; Parkinson Disease.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Allied Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • Parkinson Disease* / therapy
  • Physical Therapists*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • United States