American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

AAOMPT Orthopedic Physical Therapists

American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists is a medical organization dedicated to Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Doctors and practitioners associated with AAOMPT have special training and skill in treating and rehabilitating injuries of the orthopedic system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists 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 AAOMPT 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 AAOMPT healthcare providers include pain modulation techniques, manual therapy, joint mobilization, manual muscle stretching, and soft tissue mobilization.