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Our Body of Knowledge Revisited

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Physical therapy is emerging from a subservient occupation to a true profession, as indicated by such milestones as independent accreditation, direct access, and increased public awareness of our expertise. If it is to achieve a greater professional status, we must come to grips with clearly identifying who we are, what we do, and how we are similar to or different from other health care professionals. The answers to these questions will come from characterizing our focus of practice.

What are the characteristics of a true profession? Although scholars continually debate this question, they seem to agree that fundamental attributes of a true profession are an identified body of knowledge and a focus of practice. These attributes may at first seem esoteric, but they really strike at our heart and soul....

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