If you look at the Elite Physical Therapy website under About Us you will see quite a wide variety of initials after the names of our team members. These initials represent extensive education and training on medical and fitness topics which is why we have some of the most experienced physical therapists in Cenla. In addition, most of these certifications require yearly continuing education. We are always updating our treatments and protocols to match the current evidence-based science in our fields.
Here is a list of just a FEW of the certification abbreviations and their matching titles that you will find at Elite and in the physical therapy treatment world:
PT – Licensed Physical Therapist – a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program. Physical Therapy school graduates must pass a rigorous licensing exam after completing their clinical rotations in various medical settings.
DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy – all current PT graduate programs are now doctorate level and include courses on pharmacology, differential diagnosis, radiography/imaging, psychology, wound care, as well as the expected musculo-skeletal, cardiopulmonary, and nervous systems education. A PT trained at a bachelor’s level can return and acquire their doctorate level degree.
MPT – Master of Physical Therapy
OCS – Orthopedic Clinical Specialist – a PT who completed a residency or OCS coursework and passed their exam to become board-certified in Orthopedics.
MTC – Manual Therapy Certified – a PT who completed a post-graduate training program in osteopathic manual therapy.
PTA – Physical Therapy Assistant -an Associate’s degree from an accredited program that includes education on how to assist while supervised by physical therapists to help patients regain movement and manage pain after injuries and illnesses.
C/NDT – Certified Neuro-Developmental Therapist – emphasizes individualized therapeutic handling based on movement analysis for habilitation and rehabilitation of individuals with neurological pathophysiology.” This certification is one of the most prestigious in this field as it requires a continuous process of updating knowledge with current NDT theory and practice.
MOT – Masters of Occupational Therapy
FAFS – Fellow of Applied Functional Science – is the highest level of certification through the world-renown Gray Institute. All FAFS therapists have completed a one-year fellowship designed to enable participants to achieve proficiency, competence, confidence and credibility in all aspects of Applied Functional Science® for use with patients and clients of all types and for all purposes including prevention, rehabilitation and performance enhancement.
CEP – Clinical Exercise Physiologist – utilize prescribed exercise, basic health behavior interventions and promote physical activity for individuals with chronic diseases or conditions; examples include, but are not limited to, individuals with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, neoplastic, immunologic and hematologic diseases.
CFCE – Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator (also FCE: Functional Capacity Evaluator)
You can TRUST that you are being treated by the most ELITE care in Cenla because at Elite Physical Therapy:
- All of our PTs are DOCTORATE level Physical Therapists
- Only Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in Cenla
- Specialized Neuro Trained Physical Therapist
Whether you are looking to decrease pain and stiffness, improve performance, or recover from an injury, we have the professionals to get you to your goal. Call 318-443-3311 for more information.
