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An Orthopaedic Board Certified Physical Therapy Specialist (or Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, OCS) is a licensed Physical Therapist who specializes in providing physical therapy andrehabilitation for patients suffering from orthopaedic conditions. In order to sit for the Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Board examination, a Physical Therapist has to show proof that she/he has sufficient clinical experience in treating orthopaedic conditions. The Board examination will test the candidate for advanced knowledge and decision making skills in his/her field of practice. The exam is regulated by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).
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What does comt stand for in physical therapy?
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
Is there an undergraduate degree in orthopaedic medicine?
There is no orthopedic undergraduate degree.U can Graduate in Physical Therapy N then choose MSC Orthopedic Medicine.Or U Can do MBBS.
How can you get into physical therapy?
To get into physical therapy you have to see a orthopedic physician and they should give you a script that authorizes you to get physical therapy assuming your insurance covers your visits to PT.
If a physical therapy aide in the state of Georgia wants to become certified how would he or she go about it other than going on to school to become a physical therapy assistant?
no need to be certified to be an aide.
What methods can be used when treating cerebral palsy?
The most common treatment methods for cerebral palsy are therapies. The type of therapy would depend on the degree of cerebral palsy, but most often include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech/Language Therapy. It could also include music therapy, art therapy and educational services. If there are severe physical problems the child may need to see an orthopedic specialist and sometimes surgery is required to treat back and muscle problems.
What do the initials CPT stand for after a name?
Certified Personal Trainer. A physical therapist on the other hand will always be listed as a DPT (for doctor of physical therapy) or if they received their degree before the change, a MPT (for master of physical therapy)
What specialist treats costochondritis?
A rheumatologist or an orthopedic specialist typically treats costochondritis. It is also common for primary care physicians to diagnose and manage this condition. Treatment may involve a combination of medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
What does clinician mean?
A professional directly providing health care services, this may include massage therapy, physical therapy, a specialist etc.
What kind of things does the FSBPT do?
FSBPT stands for The Federation of States Boards of Physical Therapy. The main aim of the FSBPT is to ensure that the public is able provided with specialist physical therapy and will not get harmed by unprofessional physical therapists.
How can spasticity be treated?
Treatments available include physical therapy, oral medications, chemical denervation, intrathecal baclofen, neurosurgery, and orthopedic surgery.
What is the treatment for monomelic amyotrophy?
Treatment primarily consists of rehabilitation measures such as physical therapy and occupational therapy. Severe muscle weakness (present in a minority of cases) may require orthopedic intervention
What kind of doctor treats nerve damage?
Neurosurgeon --or some orthopedic surgeons... Specifically if you actually need surgery... otherwise a neurologist or pain specialist... Treatments for pinched nerves include medications, exercise, physical therapy, chiropractic, injections, and surgery. There are a wide variety of professionals who can perform these treatments.
