All questions on the exam relate to the competencies outlined in  "Description of Specialty Practice: Wound Management Physical Therapy." The following is an outline summarizing the key components of the DSP. Examination percentages reflect the approximate weighting of specialty board examination for

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Annual workshop to assist specialization academy of content experts with item writing. This workshop is normally hosted at APTA's Combined Sections Meeting.

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The specialist certification program was established to provide formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in a special area of practice and to assist consumers and the health care community in identifying these physical therapists.

The ABPTS model for certification focuses on continuing competence of the physical therapist specialist.

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ABPTS coordinates and oversees the specialist certification process, is the governing body for certification and recertification of clinical specialists.

The orthopaedic specialist uses advanced techniques and methods to assist the patient toward optimal function through corrective, adaptive, and prophylactic management of the neuromusculoskeletal system.