Resources

Recommended clinical practice guidelines frequently referenced on the APTA GCS exam. Review these alongside your question bank study.

Recommended Clinical Practice Guidelines

AGS/BGS Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention of Falls in Older Persons

The American and British Geriatrics Societies' guideline on multifactorial fall risk assessment and intervention strategies.

CDC STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries)

CDC's initiative for healthcare providers to reduce their older patients' chances of falling.

APTA CPG: Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults with Low Back Pain

Evidence-based recommendations for PT evaluation and intervention for older adults with LBP.

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Guidelines for Older Adults

Exercise prescription recommendations including aerobic, resistance, flexibility, and neuromotor exercise for older adults.

AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults

Widely referenced criteria for medications to avoid or use with caution in older adults due to risks outweighing benefits.

NICE Guideline: Falls in Older People

UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance on assessing and preventing falls in older people.

AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly

Management recommendations for geriatric hip fracture including preoperative optimization, surgical timing, and rehabilitation.

Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation Clinician's Guide

Clinician's guide to the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, with screening, diagnosis, and pharmacologic treatment recommendations.

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