Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Doc·tor of Phys·i·cal Ther·a·py

(D.P.T.) (dok'tŏr fiz'i-kăl thār'ă-pē)

Highest degree conferred on students in the profession of physical therapy.

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Across the continent, Jodi Gray, co-owner of two physical therapy clinics in South Florida, is familiar with the push in recent years for PTs to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree --in fact, the accrediting body will require all those entering the field to have them by 2020.

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Methods-This analysis of practice included information collected by Regis University Doctor of Physical Therapy students during their acute care clinical affiliations using an acute care outcome tracker developed and modified as part of this study.

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I am a third-year doctor of physical therapy student at Regis University in Denver, Colorado.

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A doctor of physical therapy for more than 12 years, Batty specializes in foot and ankle rehabilitation as well as running, biking and lower back issues.

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