We are the largest and one of the fastest growing Academies of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy leads the physical therapy field in research, practice and education so that members deliver care that is evidence-based, innovative, and effective. The AOPT's Mission is to empower members to excel in orthopaedic physical therapy.
The AOPT's Vision is to be a world leader in providing resources to optimize movement and musculoskeletal health. The AOPT is developing evidence-based CPGs that enhance diagnosis, intervention, prognosis, and assessment of outcomes for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions commonly managed by physical therapists. The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy offers an excellent choice of high quality monographs through its Independent Study Course series.
The AOPT's Vision is to be a world leader in providing resources to optimize movement and musculoskeletal health. The AOPT is developing evidence-based CPGs that enhance diagnosis, intervention, prognosis, and assessment of outcomes for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions commonly managed by physical therapists. The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy offers an excellent choice of high quality monographs through its Independent Study Course series.
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Description of duties: Management and development of staff including developing and clarifying all roles, duties, and responsibilities; operations compliance, contracts, ensuring building maintenance, managing tenants, and directing development of objectives, policies, budgets and operating plans for AOPT; financial management; ensuring the AOPT mission is carried out through adherence to bylaws, policies, strategic outputs, and actions of the Board; and supporting AOPT leadership in their professional association relationships.
Christine Mansfield, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Duke University.
After graduating she completed an Orthopedic Residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
She is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Athletic Trainer.
Christine's clinical interests include treating swimmers, upper extremity athletes, and low back pain.
Christine also specializes in treating pelvic pain and dysfunction and she has a passion for treating young female athletes.
After graduating she completed an Orthopedic Residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
She is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Athletic Trainer.
Christine's clinical interests include treating swimmers, upper extremity athletes, and low back pain.
Christine also specializes in treating pelvic pain and dysfunction and she has a passion for treating young female athletes.
You have become a member of the largest and one of the fastest growing Academies of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
The mission of the AOPT is to promote excellence in orthopaedic physical therapy.
Major activities of the AOPT include supporting clinical practice, research and advocacy related to orthopaedic physical therapy, supporting public relations activities within and outside the APTA, promoting the examination process for specialist certification in orthopaedic physical therapy, and sponsoring educational programs to provide members with a continual update of information, trends and treatment techniques.
The mission of the AOPT is to promote excellence in orthopaedic physical therapy.
Major activities of the AOPT include supporting clinical practice, research and advocacy related to orthopaedic physical therapy, supporting public relations activities within and outside the APTA, promoting the examination process for specialist certification in orthopaedic physical therapy, and sponsoring educational programs to provide members with a continual update of information, trends and treatment techniques.
Interested in becoming a member of the AOPT, or already a member?
Make sure you are aware of the many benefits of membership available to you from the AOPT and the APTA!
Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant students receive a discounted membership of only $15.00 per year.
Interested in joining?
Yes! Once you are a current member of the AOPT, you are welcome to submit your name and interests on our Volunteer Involvement Form.
Make sure you are aware of the many benefits of membership available to you from the AOPT and the APTA!
Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant students receive a discounted membership of only $15.00 per year.
Interested in joining?
Yes! Once you are a current member of the AOPT, you are welcome to submit your name and interests on our Volunteer Involvement Form.
This is an exciting time!
As you enter into your first years as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, you are certainly experiencing feelings of excitement, curiosities, questions and new challenges.
Yes! Once you are a current member of the AOPT, you are welcome to submit your name and interests on our Volunteer Involvement Form.
As an AOPT member, you have a quarterly subscription to Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice, and a monthly subscription to the JOSPT.
Join any of our seven Special Interest Groups: Occupational Health, Foot & Ankle, Pain, Performing Arts, Imaging, Animal PT, and Residency/Fellowship for free.
As you enter into your first years as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, you are certainly experiencing feelings of excitement, curiosities, questions and new challenges.
Yes! Once you are a current member of the AOPT, you are welcome to submit your name and interests on our Volunteer Involvement Form.
As an AOPT member, you have a quarterly subscription to Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice, and a monthly subscription to the JOSPT.
Join any of our seven Special Interest Groups: Occupational Health, Foot & Ankle, Pain, Performing Arts, Imaging, Animal PT, and Residency/Fellowship for free.
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