A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science, pathology and pathophysiology, medical and surgical intervention, and health and wellness, as well as rehabilitation/return to sports, management of acute injury/illness, medical and surgical consideration, injury prevention, and sports performance enhancement.
| Full Name: | Sports Physical Therapist |
| Taxonomy Code: | 2251S0007X |
| Level I, Provider Grouping: | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Level II, Classification: | Physical Therapist |
| Additional Info: | Source: American Physical Therapy Association [1/1/2020: definition added] Additional resources: http://www.abpts.org/uploadedFiles/ABPTSorg/Specialist_Certification/DSP/DSP-Sports.pdf |
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