物理疗法医生（DPT）是一个专业的研究生课程，为获得许可和进入物理疗法专业的个人做好准备。作为研究生课程，它包括理论，临床实践以及研究课程和经验，以使毕业生在各种物理疗法中发挥作用。物理疗法涉及预防和治疗引起运动障碍的急性和慢性疾病。为了提供适当的治疗，物理治疗师评估了肌肉骨骼，神经肌肉，心肺及相关系统，并在解释该评估时呼吁了基础科学和行为科学。然后开发患者程序以解决运动功能障碍。物理治疗师通过各种推荐关系与医疗团队的所有成员一起工作。
Prepare for licensure and entry into the physical therapy profession with the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). In this professional graduate program in the Department of Human Movement Science, you will develop the skills to examine, evaluate, diagnose, plan and provide treatment for persons of all ages and abilities through practicum, research and hands-on clinical experiences. The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a professional graduate program which prepares individuals for licensure and entry into the physical therapy profession. As a graduate program, it includes theoretical, clinical practice, and research courses and experiences to prepare graduates to function in a variety of settings in physical therapy.<br><br>Physical therapy is concerned with the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic conditions that cause disorders of movement. In order to provide appropriate treatment, physical therapists evaluate the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and associated systems, calling on the basic sciences and behavioral sciences in the interpretation of this evaluation. Patient programs are then developed to resolve movement dysfunctions. Physical therapists work in concert with all members of the health care team through a variety of referral relationships.