The Orthopaedic Section, APTA, Inc. published its first Independent Study Course in 1991. Since that time we have served over 14,000 registrants. Our goal is to produce up-to-date, clinically applicable courses of the highest quality.

The Section currently publishes two to three courses each year. Six monographs, each written by a different author and addressing a particular aspect of a single theme, comprise each course. In consultation with our Independent Study Course Editor, our authors define the scope and learning objectives of their individual monographs. In doing so, the Editor ensures that the monographs complement each other and provide a single coherent continuing education experience for our registrants.

Each year, the Orthopaedic Section is proud to count among its Independent Study Course authors recognized leaders in the field of physical therapy and related health professions. But we are especially pleased to offer publication opportunities to a number of talented first-time authors, as well. We encourage PT faculty, advanced graduate students, and practicing physical therapists to share their expertise with us and our registrants.

Please click here to download the Instructions for Authors manual.

As Independent Study Course Author, you would receive:

• Valuable professional publication experience
• A generous honorarium
• An allowance of up to $250 for reimbursable expenses
• Technical and substantive editorial support
• A complimentary copy of the entire course
• At the conclusion of the course, a compilation of registrant evaluations of your monograph

Recent Titles

• Pharmacology
• Strength and Conditioning
• Postoperative Management of Orthopaedic Surgeries
• Orthopaedic Interventions for Pediatric Patients: The Evidence for Effectiveness

Upcoming Titles

• Low Back Pain and the Evidence for Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions
• Efficacy for Unique Physical Therapy Interventions
• Movement Disorders and Neuromuscular Interventions for the Trunk and Extremities

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