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Animal Physical Therapists

Resources & Associations

The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy provides education, publications, and other resources for animal physical therapists.
Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT)
Animal Physical Therapy Special Interest Group
2920 East Avenue South, Suite 200
La Crosse, WI, 54601-8282
Tel: (800) 444-3982
Fax: (608) 788-3965
https://www.orthopt.org/content/special-interest-groups/animal-physical-therapy

The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians has information about membership and training opportunities in veterinary rehab and commonly treated issues in animals.
American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV)
Email: info@rehabvets.org
http://rehabvets.org

The Canadian Physiotherapy Association offers education, publications, advocacy, and professional development for animal rehab specialists through its Animal Rehab Division.
Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)
Animal Rehabilitation Division
955 Green Valley Crescent, Suite 270
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K2C 3V4
Tel: (800) 387-8679
Tel 2: (613) 564-5454
Email: information@physiotherapy.ca
https://physiotherapy.ca/animal-rehabilitation

The International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy offers membership resources for practitioners, scientists, and students interested in this field.
International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy (IAVRPT)
https://iavrpt.org