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Could Your Ideas Earn You $1,500?

Have you implemented an innovative approach in your clinical practice that's worth $1,500?
AOPT is celebrating its 50th anniversary by recognizing physical therapists who are driving change through creative and impactful clinical innovations. As part of the year-long celebration, we’ll be granting three $1,500 awards each quarter to honor the exceptional work being done in the field.

Do you have an innovation you’re excited to share?
If so, we invite you to apply for the Innovative Practice Award. Simply follow the submission guidelines below for your chance to be recognized and rewarded.

Submission Guidelines - Innovative Practice Award

Required information:

  • Name:
  • APTA #:
  • Address:
  • Email:
  • Practice Setting:
  • Innovation Name:
  • Practice Innovation Description:
Innovation Description:

In your application, please outline the following:

  • What makes it innovative?
  • Unique Attributes of the Innovation
  • Impact on the Profession
  • Impact/Relevance of Practice Innovation to Patient Care/Treatment
  • Outcomes of the Practice Innovation
  • Cost of Innovation
  • Training Required for Utilizing the Innovation
  • Justify AOPT funding this Innovation
  • Benefit(s)/Value to Clinical Practic

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your application via email to jschultz@orthopt.org with the

  • Subject line "Innovative Practice Award Submission - [Your Innovation Name]."
  • Include your submission in one or more of the following formats:
    • Written document
    • Video file (MP4)
    • PowerPoint presentation
    • We welcome exploring other formats as well

Deadline for Submissions:

  • 3rd Quarter: September 30, 2024
  • 4th Quarter: December 31, 2024

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