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DPT — It’s Easy as 1, 2, 3! What the Letters After Your PT’s Name Mean

by Beth Pelletier, ATC | May 29, 2019 | Education

When looking for a physical therapist, you might have noticed different letters after the therapist’s name and wondered what they mean. This “alphabet soup” represents degrees, credentials, and certifications that the therapist has achieved. Physical therapists are...

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