 Physical Therapy Specialty
"Physical Therapy Specialty" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The auxiliary health profession by which PHYSICAL THERAPISTS make use of PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES to prevent, correct, and alleviate movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiological origin.
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D026761
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H02.010.625
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| Concept/Terms |
Physical Therapy Specialty- Physical Therapy Specialty
- Specialty, Physical Therapy
- Therapy Specialty, Physical
- Physiotherapy Specialty
- Specialty, Physiotherapy
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| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2006 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 3 | | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 4 | | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 | | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 4 | | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 | | 2024 | 5 | 5 | 10 | | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Physical Therapy Specialty" by people in Profiles.
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Cobb LP, Shane KA, McGee PN, Nesbit C, Brennan E, Moore J, Girolami GL, Dannemiller L, Donaldson C, Boynewics K, Carey H, Chase KM, Hall A, Jones M, O'Shea RK, Zipp GP. Movement System Diagnosis: A Consensus-Based Position for Pediatric Movement Specialists. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2025 Apr 01; 37(2):257-264.
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Harrington SE, Wilson CM, Rinehart-Ayres ME, Westlake F, VanHoose L. Essential Competencies for Oncology in Physical Therapist Professional Education Programs: Results of a Mixed Methods Modified Delphi Study. Phys Ther. 2025 Jan 08; 105(1).
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Sharp A, Bilyeu C, Wengrovius C, Myers K. Validation of a Clinical Teaching Competency Framework for Physical Therapists: A Mixed-Methods Approach. Phys Ther. 2024 Dec 06; 104(12).
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Osborne R, Briggs MS, Kraft S, Rapport MJ, Black L, Tichenor CJ, Hartley GW, Bailey CE, Jensen GM. National Study Examining Excellence and Value in Physical Therapist Residency Education: Part 2-A Call to Action. Phys Ther. 2024 Nov 01; 104(11).
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Briggs MS, Osborne R, Hartley GW, Kraft S, Bailey CE, Tichenor CJ, Rapport MJ, Black L, Jensen G. National Study Examining Excellence and Value in Physical Therapist Residency Education: Part 1-Design, Methods, and Results. Phys Ther. 2024 Nov 01; 104(11).
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Schreiber J, Rapport MJ, Anderson D, Lundeen H, Moore J, Furze J. Revision of the Essential Core Competencies: Domains of Competence and Associated Competencies for Pediatric Physical Therapy Professional Education. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2024 Oct 01; 36(4):537-543.
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Rundell SM, Wentzell EM, Wynarczuk KD, Catalino T, Hernandez M, Lent K, Young AN, Rapport MJ. No More Excuses: Strategies for Inclusive Pediatric Physical Therapy Education. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2024 Oct 01; 36(4):544-550.
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McDevitt AW, McMullen J, Shepherd M. Empowering tomorrow's healers: a perspective on integrating person-centered care into physical therapist education. J Man Manip Ther. 2024 Oct; 32(5):457-463.
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Wolden B, Wolden M, Furze J, McDevitt A. Advancing Consistency in Education: A Reliability Analysis of the Clinical Reasoning Assessment Tool. J Phys Ther Educ. 2025 Jun 01; 39(2):152-162.
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Magnusson DM, Judd DL, Ambler SB, Magee J, Collins P, Kuba E, Bilyeu C. Meeting the Health Needs of Society Through Curricular Innovation in Physical Therapist Education: Examples From 3 Entry-Level Programs. J Phys Ther Educ. 2025 Mar 01; 39(1):25-32.
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