American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

ABPTS Physical Therapists

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties is a medical organization dedicated to Physical Therapy. Doctors and practitioners associated with ABPTS have special training and skill in reducing patient pain and increasing mobility lost due to injury or illness. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties members perform exercise therapy, endurance exercises, and pain and mobility assessments. Physical Therapy is a medical specialty focused on reducing or eliminating patient pain and increasing mobility without surgery or medication. Significant diseases and conditions treated by many ABPTS members include loss of mobility due to traumatic or post-operative injury, chronic conditions like arthritis or spinal injury, congenital birth defects, athletic injury, or disorders like multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by ABPTS healthcare providers include mobility and pain assessment, medical massage, physical exercise therapy, endurance training, and acupuncture.