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The
physical therapy profession is diverse and
represents a variety of specialized practice
areas.
Reflecting this diversity of practice,
the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
offers individual memberships in its nationwide
special interest organizations. These special
interest "sections" provide a forum in
which you can exchange ideas and techniques
unique to your area of practice, research and
education.
The
Aquatic Physical Therapy Section is working to
define the scope of aquatic physical therapy.
Continuing education programs, sponsored by the
Section at both the national and regional
levels, address the administrative and clinical
needs of its members. The Section provides
opportunities for networking among its members
and is fostering collaborative efforts in
outcomes research on the effectiveness of
aquatic interventions. Membership in the Aquatic
Section also includes access to this web site
and a subscription to the Journal of Aquatic Physical
Therapy.
Our section
is committed to supporting you, the aquatic
physical therapy practitioner, as you strive to
provide your best care to your patients. We are
member-centered and are committed to meeting
your needs. Our members have found support and
stimulation from many of the following Section
sponsored programs:
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Our educational programming at CSM, regional
courses, and audio courses.
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Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy, our
peer reviewed journal, offering original
research relevant to the practice of aquatic
physical therapy.
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“Waterlines”, our Section electronic newsletter,
offers practical information as well as Section
information and news.
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Awards such as the Curillo and Rioutti research
award for exceptional contributions to the
Section and a clinical excellence award.
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Nominating process which is the vehicle to
becoming actively involved in an elected
position or serving on a committee.
Probably the
greatest benefit of membership, however, is networking
with fellow aquatic professionals just like you
and sharing successes. Other benefits include
our role in advocacy in reimbursement issues and
in representation through our lobbyist at the
capitol.
You are also kept informed as our profession
expands and helps shape the future. We offer the
very best in continuing education and
programming related to aquatic physical therapy
practice at the Combined Sections meeting.
The Section
on Aquatics is continuing to have a global
impact through sharing of information and
clinical skills with therapists and other
members of the international health care
community.
This impact will only occur through active
involvement of members like you. Plan now
to attend CSM or Annual Conference. Come join us
at a Section business meeting at one of those
conferences and meet new colleagues, discuss the
issues you care about and help this Section’s
leadership meet your needs.
Visit
APTA's web site to learn more about the Aquatic
Section
Membership
Membership
in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
is a prerequisite to Section membership.
Annual Dues for Each Category of Membership:
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1.
Active:
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$45
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2.
Life and Life Affiliate:
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No
Dues
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3.
Affiliate:
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$35
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4.
Student and Student Affiliate:
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$
20
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5.
Active-Student
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$
20
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6.
Retired Active & Retired
Affiliate:
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$
20
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To
join, please contact the APTA directly
800-999-APTA (2782)
or 703-684-2782
fax 703-684-7343 / TDD 703-683-6748
www.apta.org Click
Here to begin membership process
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