Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy

Academy of

Aquatic

Physical Therapy

Serving professionals,

since 1992.

Boston Pool Course

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Who are AAPT Future Leaders? Nominate a Member Today!

posted: May 13, 2019

The Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy is accepting nominations for its 2019 elections. The following elected positions are open. Please nominate someone you think would be a good fit. By the way, self-nominations are welcome and encouraged! Don't be shy; We want to hear from you!

President
Treasurer
Nominating Committee Member
Director of Communications
Director of Practice
Director of Membership

All above positions, take office at CSM 2020. All the above positions, except Nominating Committee are for 2 years. The Nominating Committee is a three year term.

Nominate for an Elected Position Here

If you'd like to know more about these openings, please write to the Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy office at [email protected].

We are also seeking seeking appointed members for the Finance Committee. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Treasurer Larsen.

#PTA10K

posted: April 25, 2019

Love the water? Want to support our PTAs? Join the Academy of Aquatic Physical

Therapy’s effort to support the APTA PTA Caucus and promote the #PTA10K

membership drive!

To honor the 50th Anniversary of PTA’s, we invite you to swim, walk, or water-run 50 laps in any pool. Then post pictures of your efforts on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook with the hashtags #aquaticPT, #PTA10K, #APTA, and #MembershipMatters. Challenge your colleagues, clients, friends, and family to join us!

The AAPT is kicking off the event on Memorial Day, May 27th, and will continue

through Labor Day, September 2nd. So slather on the sunscreen, grab the

goggles and dive in with us!

Webinar: Aquatic Techniques for Lower Extremities

posted: April 25, 2019

*** Education Highlight ***

Looking for some new and innovative aquatic therapy techniques?

How about translating evidence into practice?

Look no Further.

Aquatic Techniques for Lower Extremities is for novice to expert clinicians looking to boost their techniques and clinical decision making for aquatic interventions. This course integrates research to back aquatic balance, strengthening and plyometric interventions.

This can't be missed! 2 hours only $60 for Academy Members.

Presented by Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS, ATRIC (picture centered at the bottom). Beth is a Master Instructor for the Burdenko Method and Trainer for AquaStretch

Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy Classified Ad Center Now Open!

posted: May 11, 2018

You asked for it, and we delivered! The Academy is proud to offer membership the ability to post Aquatic-specific job openings, clinic equipment for sale, or Practices for sale on our new Classified System.

Please visit here for introductory pricing and placement! http://www.aquaticpt.org/classifieds/

NEW! Classified Ads on AquaticPT.org

Browse & Post Here

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Upcoming CAPTCC Courses

Full CAPTCC Details Here

April 12-14, 2019 - Pasadena, CA

July 19-21, 2019 - Boston, MA

October 25-27, 2019 - Evansville, IN

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Journal of Aquatic PT

Current Volume: Winter 2018

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The Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy is the primary peer-reviewed, indexed resource for dissemination of research and scholarly work related to the field of aquatic therapy. With an emphasis on implications and applications for therapy practice, the journal promotes the integration of evidence into theory, education, research, and practice related to the field of aquatic therapy. The journal is dedicated to the development advancement of aquatic therapy through publication of research and scholarly work related, but not limited to, scientific bases, integration of theory into education, translation of clinically relevant knowledge, clinical application, and education of clinicians.