Blogs

Welcome to the Pain Community: Your Quick-Start FAQ Everything you need to know to log in, jump into conversations, and get the most out of our community. The Pain Community is the online home for APTA Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy members who work in, study, and advance the field of pain management in physical therapy. It's a place to ask questions, share resources, keep up with events, and connect with nearly 600 peers who care about the same work you do. The community runs on Higher Logic Thrive , a member-engagement platform built specifically for professional associations. If you've used another association's online community, ...

APTA Orthopedics | Pain Community The Pain Community Wants You Volunteer. Lead. Shape the future of pain in physical therapy. Our community grows stronger when members step forward to share their time, ideas, and expertise. We are now opening volunteer positions across our three committees — and we want you to be part of it. Whether you have a single hour a month or want to step into a leadership role, there is a place for you. Read on to find the committee that fits your interests, then complete the volunteer application to get involved. Choose Your Committee Communications Committee The bridge between our internal work and the wider community. ...

Join us on Saturday June 27th for the 1st Annual APTA Orthopedics Virtual Conference. There are several topics that may be of interest the pain community -- see the summary below. To see the full program click here . 1. Exercise and Bracing in Patellofemoral Pain: Problems and recommendations based on hip muscle activation and kinematics Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (90-minute, Track B) Speaker: David Selkowitz (MGH Institute of Health Professions) Summary: Research on how exercise and external support affect hip muscle EMG activity and hip kinematics in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Findings showed people with PFP had increased ...