Specialization is the process by which a physical therapist builds a broad base of professional education and practice to develop a greater depth of knowledge and skills related to a particular area of practice. The APTA specialist certification program has been designed to identify and define physical therapy specialty areas and to formally recognize physical therapists who have attained advanced knowledge and skills in those areas.
Sports is one of the practice areas recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Certification is achieved through successful completion of a standardized application and examination process.
SPTS is pleased to provide information to its members on the certification process, as well as any physical therapist interested in sports physical therapy. The links below will help you understand more about the benefits of certification in this exciting specialty