Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) | |
| 200 Independence Avenue SW | |
| Suite 715-H | |
| Washington, DC 20201 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674) (513) 533-8328 (outside the U.S.) |
| Fax: | (513) 533-8573 |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/niosh |
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses. NIOSH also provides information to the public. |
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| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) | |
| 6300 North River Road | |
| Rosemont, IL 60018-4262 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267) (847) 823-7186 |
| Fax: | (847) 823-8125 |
| E-mail: | pemr@aaos.org |
| Web Address: | www.aaos.org |
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS Web site contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise. |
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| American College of Rheumatology | |
| 1800 Century Place | |
| Suite 250 | |
| Atlanta, GA 30345 | |
| Phone: | (404) 633-3777 |
| Fax: | (404) 633-1870 |
| Web Address: | www.rheumatology.org |
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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP, a division of ACR) are professional organizations of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who are dedicated to healing, preventing disability from, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and related disabling and sometimes fatal disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones. Members of the ACR are physicians; members of the ARHP include research scientists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, and social workers. Both the ACR and the ARHP provide professional education for their members. The ACR Web site offers patient information fact sheets about care professionals and rheumatic diseases. |
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| American Physical Therapy Association | |
| 1111 North Fairfax Street | |
| Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-999-APTA (1-800-999-2782) (703) 684-2782 |
| Fax: | (703) 684-7343 |
| TDD: | (703) 683-6748 |
| Web Address: | http://www.apta.org |
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The American Physical Therapy Association is a national organization representing nearly 70,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapist education, practice, and research. The APTA also provides information and education to the public about physical therapy and how it is used to treat certain conditions. |
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| American Sports Medicine Institute | |
| 2660 10th Avenue South | |
| Suite 505 | |
| Birmingham, AL 35205 | |
| Phone: | (205) 918–0000 |
| Fax: | (205) 918-0800 |
| Web Address: | http://www.asmi.org |
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The American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) provides information, including booklets and video tapes, about the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries. |
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