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The American Academy of Spine Physicians is dedicated to educating patients, physicians and the public about the spine and available spinecare. To help accomplish this task the AASP provides a variety of resources including a link to the International Spine Association (ISA) online Public Information Center abbreviated the PIC. This represents one of the largest online multimedia databases of need-to-know information about spinecare for the public.

Various medical specialists such as chiropractic physicians and neurosurgeons have extensive training in neurology, spinal anatomy, spinal biomechanics, and in diseases of the spine, thus, serving as the basis for cooperative care. By working together, physicians of various disciplines can provide efficient care for the full spectrum of spine disorders. Other physician members of the spinecare team include pain management specialists, orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologist, and physiatrists. The primary care physician is also an important member of the spinecare team

The multidisciplinary spinecare team is comprised of highly trained, non-physician specialists including the physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician assistant and the massage therapist. These invaluable members of the spinecare team are able to become members of the AASP with access to all of the benefits of membership including credentialing and continuing education opportunities.

The AASP is committed to providing students, residents and fellows with an opportunity to become a member of the AASP prior to starting practice. The AASP offers numerous resources providing the candidate members with a head start in practice.

The American Academy of Spine Physicians is committed to informing the public about the spine and the benefits of cooperative spinecare. To help accomplish this task, the AASP provides a variety of resources to the media to help keep the public informed about available spinecare. This includes the publication of positions statements and up to date information about breakthroughs in the field.

The American Academy of Spine Physicians is committed to working with educational sponsors and corporate partners to educate physicians, patients and the public

International Spine Association