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How can i train to be a sports or orthopedic physical therapist?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

College: Apply to pt school very competive often harder to get into than med school 3years pt school after4year degree good luck ask to shadow a therapist.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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