Why Board Certification Matters

Only a small percentage of physical therapists across the country are Board Certified. The American Physical Therapy Association established areas of specialty where a physical therapist can “raise their game”. Physical therapists with an “OCS” after their name indicate they are an “Orthopedic Clinical Specialist”. As stated by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists “The specialist certification program was established to provide formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in a special area of practice and to assist consumers and the health care community in identifying these physical therapists.” When you're looking for a physical therapist look for an “OCS”.