Education
Educational criteria for physical therapy providers vary from state to state and from country to country, and among various levels of professional responsibility. Most U.S. states have physical therapy practice acts that recognize both physical therapists (PT) and physical therapist assistants (PTA), and some jurisdictions also recognize physical therapy technicians (PT Techs) or aides. A physical therapist does not have an education equivalent to that obtained by a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) and is not considered a physician due to the varying degree and scope of their education.
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