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Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is a healthcare profession, as well as the care provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through patient education, physical intervention, disease prevention, and health promotion.
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education ( CAPTE) is the agency recognized by the United States Department of Education for granting accreditation status to entry-level education programs for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
A Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree is a qualifying degree in physical therapy. In the United States, it is considered a graduate-level first professional degree or doctorate degree for professional practice. [1]
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a U.S-based individual membership professional organization representing more than 100,000 member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.
WebPT is a Phoenix, Arizona -based company that provides web-based electronic medical record (EMR) systems for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to people with physical impairments or disabilities.
The Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering research about physical therapy. It is published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the American Physical Therapy Association and was established in 1921.
The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, often abbreviated ABPTS, is the organization responsible for certifying clinical specialists in physical therapy in the United States. It is a part of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Physical therapy education varies greatly from country to country. Worldwide, physical therapy training ranges from basic work site education in hospitals and outpatient clinics to professional doctoral degree and masters programs.
The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering research about musculoskeletal rehabilitation, orthopaedics, physical therapy, and sports medicine.