Welcome Students!
Orthopeadic Manual Physical Therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy that uses manual techniques to facilitate pain free motion.The purpose of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy – student special interest group (AAOMPT-sSIG) is to serve its members by fostering active student involvement in the AAOMPT. This will be done by facilitating the advancement of the orthopaedic manual physical therapy practice and enhancing the use of current evidence-based manual physical therapy practice.
Goals of the AAOMPT-sSIG
- To provide extra opportunities to grow as a student PT
- Promote discussions between students, faculty, and fellows
- Accelerate decision making skills and processes
- Networking with future colleagues
Interested students should email ssigaaompt@gmail.com
Website Directory Links
- AAOMPT sSIG Bylaws (January 2009)
- Renew Student Membership Dues Here
- Executive Board and Sub Committees Directory
- Elections
- SSIG Blog Page
What to check out on the sSIG Blog Page
- Elections are coming up platforms are due by March 15th, 2009.
- Any AAOMPT student is welcome to submit a platform, see page for descriptions of the positions and how to submit.
- Washington State Chapter takes stand against manipulation law
- Fellow AAOMPT member Stephania Bell updates football fans about injuries around the NFL.
- Links to other state student blogs such as PTIA and PTWA
- And as always feel free to add any posts about being a AAOMPT member or other information you would like to share
