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Oregon Physical Therapy Association - 503-262-9247

- OPTA Speaker's Bureau List (XLS)
If you are in need of a speaker to discuss certain physical therapy topics please use the following list to access a therapist.

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) offers a variety of resources to consumers through their web site. Everything from information on daily living to finding a Physical Therapist in your state who is specifically trained in an area of need can be accessed. Click on the APTA logo to go directly to APTA's on-line Public Information section.

Below are some commonly asked questions in regards to physical therapy. We invite you to gather more information about our organization as you view our Web site.

If you have any questions in regards to our organization or membership, please call our administrative offices 503-262-9247 or toll-free 1-877-452-4919. Thanks for visiting.

	What is Physical Therapy
	What is the Practice of Physical Therapy
	What is a Physical Therapist
	What is a Physical Therapist Assistant
	What is a Physical Therapy Aide

What is Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist licensed by this state.

What is the Practice of Physical Therapy?

The care and service provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist licensed by this state.

Examining, evaluating and testing individuals with health and
movement related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, plan of therapeutic intervention, and to assess the ongoing effects of intervention.
Alleviating impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic interventions that include, but are not limited to therapeutic exercise.
Reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health and quality of life in all age populations.
Engaging in administration, consultation, education and research.

What is a Physical Therapist?

Physical Therapist means a person who meets all the requirements and is licensed in this state to practice physical therapy.

What is a Physical Therapist Assistant?

A person who meets all the requirements for certification and who performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated only by the supervising physical therapist.

What is a Physical Therapy Aide?

A person trained under the direction of a physical therapist who performs designated and supervised routine physical therapy tasks.