Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

AOPT Orthopedic Physical Therapists

Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy is a medical organization dedicated to Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Doctors and practitioners associated with AOPT have special training and skill in treating and rehabilitating injuries of the orthopedic system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy members perform skilled rehabilitation to provide pain relief, improve strength and mobility, as well as increase range of motion. Orthopedic Physical Therapy is the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries in the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Significant diseases and conditions treated by many AOPT members include sprains, strains, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament tears, muscle tears, joint/muscle/tendon inflammations, post-fracture injury, joint stiffness, joint pain, rotator cuff tears, and ACL tears. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by AOPT healthcare providers include pain modulation techniques, manual therapy, joint mobilization, manual muscle stretching, and soft tissue mobilization.