Physical Therapists Earn Board Certification in Electrodiagnostics

ASTORIA, Va., June 22, 2018 (Newswire.com) - A very small group of Physical Therapists manage every year to become certified in Clinical Electrophysiology Testing (Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). This is a very vigorous and demanding process that includes the completion of significant training, over 500 patient studies and 2000 hours spent in the area of specialty.

Hands-On Diagnostics (HODS), an organization that helps Physical Therapists in private practice establish a variety of diagnostic testing in their facilities achieved a 100 percent passing rate this year for its students who took the exam. “This is a great achievement for the students, the organization, and for the Physical Therapy profession,” said Dr. Mark Brooks, VP of Clinical Education of HODS.

This is a great achievement for the students, the organization, and for the Physical Therapy profession

Dr. Mark Brooks, VP Clinical Education of HODS

Nathan Shields, PT, ECS a Physical Therapist from Alaska who was one of the candidates who achieved Board Certification, has developed a very successful Diagnostic business in Alaska, helping hundreds of patients in need for testing. He recently created a very informative Podcast for Physical Therapists in Private Practice who are interested in business expansion.

Rinku Kuril, DPT, ECS from Queens NY, who also achieved board certification is the Clinical Director of Hands-On EMG Testing, a local diagnostic company that provides high-quality diagnostic testing services to many physician offices and several hospital organizations. “I am delighted and eager to continue helping patients who need to have more answers to their muscle and nerve problems through competent EMG testing,” said Dr. Kuril.

Hands-On Diagnostics has now expanded its operations to 21 US states and over 140 facilities and provides training programs in Electromyography, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound through a Fellowship program and other diagnostic testing training along with business development. Find out more information at www.diagnosticsforpt.com.

Source: Hands-On Diagnostics