Injuries

Treatment of wounds, trauma, and other disorders caused by external forces rather than disorders of an organic or pathological nature.

Resources in this category:

American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
http://www.acfaom.org/

"ACFAOM is an educational and research organization." Part of the site is open to the public and provides information about foot care and problems. There is also a doctor directory.

American Massage Therapy Association
http://www.amtamassage.org/

"The American Massage Therapy Association represents more than 37,000 massage therapists in 30 countries.. AMTA works to establish massage therapy as integral to the maintenance of good health and complementary to other therapeutic processes; to advance the profession through ethics and standards, certification, school accreditation, continuing education, professional publications, legislative efforts, public education, and fostering the development of members." Besides information for massage therapists and association members, the site has information for consumers about massage therapy and tips on how to find a massage therapist.

American Occupational Therapy Association
http://www.aota.org/

"The American Occupational Therapy Association is a national professional society established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners, and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services."

This very informative site has separate areas for current OT professionals, students, consumers, and members. The site includes information on accreditation, upcoming conferences, continuing education, news, and more.

American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

"A national, professional organization representing more than 75,000 members. APTA's goal is to foster advancement in physical therapy practice, education, and research."

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/

"National Society for the advancement of plastic surgery and the well-being of plastic surgery patients." Site includes "public oriented, patient information on surgical procedures, finding a plastic surgeon, statistics on plastic surgery procedures."

International Ergonomics Association
http://www.iea.cc/.

"The International Ergonomics Association is the federation of ergonomics and human factors societies from around the world. The mission of IEA is to elaborate and advance ergonomics science and practice, and to improve the quality of life by expanding its scope of application and contribution to society."

The Perspectives Network
http://www.tbi.org/

The Perspectives Network (TPN) is a non-profit organization devoted to the needs of survivors of brain injuries. "TPN's primary focus is communication between survivors, family members/ caregivers/friends, professionals and community members in order to create positive changes and enhance public awareness and knowledge of acquired brain injury." This website contains an on-line library, book store, FAQs, survivor tips, support groups, chat rooms and related links.