Physical Therapy

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Organizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
6300 North River Road
Rosemont, IL  60018-4262
Phone:	1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267) (847) 823-7186
Fax:	(847) 823-8125
E-mail:	pemr@aaos.org
Web Address:	www.aaos.org
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS Web site contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise.
American Occupational Therapy Association
4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220
Bethesda, MD  20824-1220
Phone:	(301) 652-2682
Fax:	(301) 652-7711
TDD:	1-800-377-8555
Web Address:	http://www.aota.org
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the nationally recognized professional association of approximately 35,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational therapy. AOTA's mission is to advance the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public.
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA  22314-1488
Phone:	1-800-999-APTA (1-800-999-2782) (703) 684-2782
Fax:	(703) 684-7343
TDD:	(703) 683-6748
Web Address:	http://www.apta.org
The American Physical Therapy Association is a national organization representing nearly 70,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapist education, practice, and research. The APTA also provides information and education to the public about physical therapy and how it is used to treat certain conditions.

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: March 8, 2007
Medical Review:	Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy Kathie Hummel-Berry, PT, PhD - Physical Therapy
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