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Physical Therapy Assistant

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Updated February 13, 2006

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Overview

Physical Therapy Assistants, or PTAs, are licensed health care professionals who assist physical therapists in the health care setting. Physical therapy assistants play a key role in the rehabilitation of patients while working under supervision of a physical therapist.

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