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Where two professions overlap, the useful questions are the same: how each one trains, who examines and regulates it, and which techniques each may use. Each comparison answers them side by side.

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DC, ChiropractorPT, Physical therapistChiropractor and physical therapistDC: Licensed by state boardsPT: Licensed by state boards
PT, Physical therapistOT, Occupational therapistPhysical therapist and occupational therapistPT: Licensed by state boardsOT: Certified nationally, regulated by states
PT, Physical therapistAT, Athletic trainerPhysical therapist and athletic trainerPT: Licensed by state boardsAT: Certified nationally, regulated by states
AT, Athletic trainerCSCS, Strength and conditioning specialistAthletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialistAT: Certified nationally, regulated by statesCSCS: Certified nationally, no state license
PT, Physical therapistPTA, Physical therapist assistantPhysical therapist and physical therapist assistantPT: Licensed by state boardsPTA: Licensed by state boards
OT, Occupational therapistOTA, Occupational therapy assistantOccupational therapist and occupational therapy assistantOT: Certified nationally, regulated by statesOTA: Certified nationally, regulated by states
DC, ChiropractorAT, Athletic trainerChiropractor and athletic trainerDC: Licensed by state boardsAT: Certified nationally, regulated by states
DC, ChiropractorLMT, Massage therapistChiropractor and massage therapistDC: Licensed by state boardsLMT: Licensed by state boards
PT, Physical therapistLMT, Massage therapistPhysical therapist and massage therapistPT: Licensed by state boardsLMT: Licensed by state boards
CSCS, Strength and conditioning specialistCPT, Personal trainerStrength and conditioning specialist and personal trainerCSCS: Certified nationally, no state licenseCPT: Certified by several bodies, no state license