Neck Pain: Revision 2017

TLDR

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association is developing evidence‑based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy management of musculoskeletal impairments as defined by the WHO's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. The purpose of these revised clinical practice guidelines is to review recent peer‑reviewed literature and make recommendations related to neck pain. The guidelines are based on a systematic review of recent peer‑reviewed literature. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther.

Abstract

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy management of patients with musculoskeletal impairments described in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The purpose of these revised clinical practice guidelines is to review recent peer-reviewed literature and make recommendations related to neck pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(7):A1–A83. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.0302