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Specialization Academy of Content Experts

The SACE was established to create a pool of certified specialists to write items for the specialist certification examinations. SACE members play a critical role with preparing, reviewing, and revising examination items for the specialty exams. This works earns them credit towards the maintenance of

ABPTS Newly Certified Clinical Specialists by Specialty Area

Jul 25, 2024/Open Access

Review the ABPTS recognized newest board-certified clinical specialists in each specialty area. This list is updated annually

Number of Certified Specialists by State

Aug 28, 2024/Open Access

Review the number of board-certified clinical specialists by state, U.S. territories, and those practicing in non-U.S. areas and provinces (i.e., international military bases, and Canadian provinces). These numbers are updated annually.

Pediatric Specialty Council

Pediatric Specialty Council members are responsible for developing the examination instruments in consultation with the ABPTS testing agency and approved consultants.

Wound Management Specialty Council

Wound Management Specialty Council members are responsible for developing the examination instruments in consultation with the ABPTS testing agency and approved consultants.

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Description of Specialty Practice

The "Description of Specialty Practice" is developed for each specialty area and outlines the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to clinical practice in that area. DSP content is based on a detailed practice analysis, which involves extensive research, including survey data and judgments of subject

Specialist Certification Examination Outline: Oncology

All questions on the exam relate to the competencies outlined in "Description of Specialty Practice: Oncologic Physical Therapy." Following is an outline summarizing the key components of the DSP for oncologic physical therapy. Examination percentages reflect the approximate weighting of the specialty

Specialist Certification Examination Outline: Sports

All questions on the exam relate to the competencies outlined in Description of Specialty Practice: Sports Physical Therapy. The board-certified sports physical therapy specialist examination is based on five major competency areas. Each competency area is subdivided into specific objectives in Chapter

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialty Council

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialty Council members are responsible for developing the examination instruments in consultation with the ABPTS testing agency and approved consultants.

APTA Specialty and Proficiency Ceremony

Feb 2, 2022/Event

This annual event recognizes the accomplishment of all physical therapists who achieved initial ABPTS specialist certification or who were recertified in the prior calendar year.

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Quantitative Description of Two Sitting Postures With and Without a Lumbar Support Pillow

Sep 30, 1984/Research

This study investigated changes in angular position of the forearm, upper arm,

Commentary

Sep 30, 1984/Research

The authors of this article are to be commended for their active participation

Authors' Response

Sep 30, 1984/Research

We would like to thank Mr. Miller for his commentary. Not only has he raised some

Role of Soft Orthosis in Treating Plantar Fasciitis Suggestion from the Field

Sep 30, 1984/Practice

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory reaction that usually occurs at the insertion

Predictive Validity of Rappaport's Disability Rating Scale in Subjects with Acute Brain Dysfunction

Aug 31, 1984/Research

We implemented a correlational study to evaluate the effectiveness of Rappaport's

Changes in Rate-Pressure Product with Physical Training of Individuals with Coronary Artery Disease

Aug 31, 1984/Research

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two factors—progression

Physical Therapists as Scar Modifiers

Aug 31, 1984/Practice

Hypertrophic scars, a common sequelae to burn injuries, represent an overgrowth

Iontophoresis to Aid in Releasing Tendon Adhesions Suggestion from the Field

Aug 31, 1984/Practice

Tendon gliding is often difficult for patients after they have had divided tendons

Analysis of Rotation Accompanying Shoulder Flexion

Jul 31, 1984/Research

For effective rehabilitation of the shoulder, physical therapists must have correct

Thirty-Degree Prone Positioning Board for Children with Gastroesophageal Reflux Suggestion from the Field

Jul 31, 1984/Practice

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) or chalasia in infants can be defined simply as the