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Electrophysiology and Wound Care

PTs explain what the two disciplines are, how they’re related, and their importance to all PTs and PTAs, and their patients.

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Date: Saturday, August 1, 2020
Author: Keith Loria

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With specialist certification for wound management established in 2019, both areas of practice within the purview of the Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management now are recognized as specialty areas by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

APTA's Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management is home to PTs, PTAs, and students who share a strong interest in biophysical agents, electrodiagnostics, neuromusculoskeletal ultasonography, and wound management.

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Date: August 1, 2020
Contact:  aptamag@apta.org
Content Type:  Feature

Symptoms & Conditions

Wounds and Injuries

Topics

Careers in Physical Therapy

Author(s)

Keith Loria

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