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PHYSICAL THERAPIST S<br><br>A physical therapist treats any injury, condition, or disease by the use of physical, chemical, or mechanical agents; uses heat, light, water, electricity, massage, sound therapeutic exercises, and mobilization, including active and passive movement, rehabilitation procedures, treatment planning, instruction modification and consultative services in establishment of physical therapy <br><br>EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:<br> Holds a doctorate degree from a professional physical therapy program which is accredited by a national accreditation agency recognized by the United States department of education and by the board; OR has completed at least three years of experience as a licensed physical therapist and a professional physical therapy program of at least fifteen credit hours that is approved by the board and offered by an institution of higher education that is accredited by a national accreditation agency recognized by the United States department of education. <br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:<br> All applicants for examination shall apply for admission directly with the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) by contacting: <BR>Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy<BR>509 Wythe Street<BR>Alexandria, VA 22314<BR>Phone: (703) 299-3100<BR>Fax: (703) 299-3110<BR>Internet: www.fsbpt.org<BR><BR>RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:<br> Renew by expiration date every two years. <br><br>PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:<br> American Physical Therapy Association<br>1111 North Fairfax Street<br>Alexandria, VA 2231-1488<BR>Phone: (703) 684-APTA (2782)