Clinical practice guideline for physical therapist management of total knee arthroplasty: revision 2026

Abstract

An updated clinical practice guideline on total knee arthroplasty, initially published in 2020, was developed by an American Physical Therapy Association volunteer guideline development group consisting of physical therapists, an orthopedic surgeon, and an occupational therapist. The guideline was based on a systematic review of current scientific literature. Twenty recommendations were formulated. Benefits, harms, feasibility, and role of patient preferences in implementing these recommendations were identified. Recommendations identified current gaps in knowledge and future areas of needed research.