The American Physical Therapy Association keeps an online database of Physical Therapists, searchable by zip code and practice focus. You can search for someone with a practice focus of Geriatrics. People who have become Geriatric Certified Specialists will have a symbol next to their names. Click Here
The following brochures have been reviewed and approved by the Section on Geriatrics. We encourage you to print them and make copies to share. PTs and PTAs are welcome to make copies to distribute in classes, in their clinics, at health fairs, etc.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional health care. If you experience signs or symptoms of disease or illness you should seek the advice of a physical therapist or other health care professional.
These brochures were created by PT and PTA students, as a part of the annual Section on Geriatrics consumer brochure contest. Each year, brochures with outstanding content and design are selected and posted on the website. Click here for more information.
The Section on Geriatrics is a specialty group within the American Physical Therapy Association. The APTA has a consumer webpage that might be helpful to you:
Below we have assembled a listing
of some Geriatrics related resources that our patient's
may find useful. If you discover a link that may be helpful
to other patients and family members, please send
it here
