Bursitis

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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
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.
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
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.
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
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 many 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 rheumatic diseases, about medicines used to treat rheumatic diseases, and about care professionals.
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
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.
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
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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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: December 19, 2006
Medical Review:	Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics
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