The Australian-based recommendations, endorsed by APTA, the APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, and the APTA Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy, emphasize proper PT training, careful patient screening, and the use of PPE.
A new set of recommendations for provision of physical therapist services related to COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting acknowledges the necessity of involvement of PTs well-trained in respiratory physical therapy, but cautions that facilities should be judicious in their use. The recommendations have already been endorsed by APTA, its Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, and the APTA Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy, albeit with a few caveats that not all of the Australia-based guidance will apply in the U.S. The guidance will be published soon in the Australian Journal of Physiotherapy.
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