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  • As of June 2019, 27,546 individuals have achieved board certification as clinical specialists in physical therapy.

    Specialists by Specialty Area

    Number

    Cardiovascular & Pulmonary

    349

    Clinical Electrophysiology

    192

    Geriatrics

    3,065

    Neurology

    3,035

    Oncology

    68
    Note: First cohort of specialists 2018

    Orthopaedics

    15,896

    Pediatrics

    2,041

    Sports

    2,411

    Women's Health

    489

    Number of Certified Specialists by State (.pdf)

    Number of Certified Specialists by Year (.pdf)

    Newly Certified Specialists

    Newly Certified Clinical Specialists by Specialty Area (.pdf)

    Newly Certified Clinical Specialists by State (.pdf)

    Recertified Specialists

    Number of Recertified Specialists by Year (.pdf)

  • Last Updated: 6/28/2019
    Contact: spec-cert@apta.org

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