Physical Therapy Professional Websites
www.APTA.org: The American Physical Therapy Association website has information on many
health issues, educational programs for physical therapists and referral services for physical therapists.
Look for health information under the heading “For Consumers”.
www.AAOMPT.org: The American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists was founded in
1991 to promote education and to address practice issues for Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in the
United States. Fellows of the AAOMPT have passed rigorous clinical training programs in orthopedic manual therapy. This site also has consumer health information and can assist you in finding a Fellow in your area.
Rehabilitation Products
www.optp.com: Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products offers a broad line of rehabilitation products and supplies.
www.dynatronics.com: Dynatronics offers physical therapy supplies, educational materials, and equipment for home use such as pillows, cushions, braces, gymnastic balls and rollers.
www.relaxtheback.com: Relax the Back offers therapeutic sleep, seating, and massage products for home or office.
Pain Management Education
Videos
Lorimer Moseley, PhD, PT
Ted Talk - 14 min https://youtu.be/gwd-wLdIHjs
Pain education - 5 min https://youtu.be/C_3phB93rvI
Adriaan Louw,PT-Author of Therapeutic Neuroscience Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO1hg2ya3Js
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crjb07FguDI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK8Eagrp1_g
Neil Pearson: Overcome Pain, Live Well Again: Part 1 (of 3) Note, part 1 is 52 min long, but well worth it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPlmjZNaO1g
Information website with video links
https://www.painscience.com/articles/pain-is-weird.php
Books
Adriaan Louw: Why Do I Hurt? https://www.optp.com/Why-Do-I-Hurt#.WcFmVtOGOu4
Lorimer Moseley/David Butler: Explain Pain https://www.optp.com/Explain-Pain#.WcFok9OGOu4
Lorimer Moseley/David Butler: Explain Pain Handbook Protectometer https://www.amazon.com/Explain-Pain-Handbook-Protectometer/dp/0975091093
Expansive list of resources: http://www.painmaps.com/books-understanding-pain/
