Do all persons providing physical therapy have the same education/background?
No. All licensed therapists have passed the state board examination. To sit for the boards one must graduate with a bachelors, a masters or a doctorate in physical therapy. Once licensed, the therapist can further specialize in a chosen field such as orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, manual therapy etc. Surprisingly state law allows for the provision of physical therapy in some instances by persons who are non-licensed. For your own safety, know your clinicians education. You are entitled to this information and the best possible care. You can refuse treatment by anyone who is not licensed.
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