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Organizations and Associations
The following web sites have been selected for reliability and timeliness, but as sources quickly change on the Web, it is always advisable to check the accuracy and authority of resources.
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- American Physical Therapy AssociationProfessional association for physical therapists and physical therapists asisstants. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.
- Wisconsin Physical Therapy AssociationWPTA is a professional membership association serving physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physical therapy students, and retired members of these professions.
- National Rehabilitation Information CenterAccess to online publications, searchable databases, and reference and referral data for disability- and rehabilitation-oriented information.
- REHABDATANational Rehabilitation information Center's database on disability and rehabilitation, 1956 - present. (Login may be requested but is not necessary. Click "Advanced Search" and continue.)
- American Academy of Physical TherapyThe AAPT is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide relief of poor and disadvantaged African Americans and other minorities by:
Promoting new and innovative programs in health promotion, health delivery systems, and disease prevention.
Encouraging minority students to pursue careers in allied health professions.
Performing clinical research directly related to health conditions found within minority communities. - American Academy of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAs the premier medical society for the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation, AAPM&R is the only organization exclusively serving the needs of practicing PM&R physicians.