Teratophobia- Fear of bearing a deformed child or fear of monsters or deformed people. Testophobia- Fear of taking tests. Tetanophobia- Fear of lockjaw, tetanus.
If your therapist has the letters MPT or MSPT, this indicates a master's degree in physical therapy. Most programs today now train therapists for a DPT degree, which stands for doctorate of physical therapy. Beyond these basic education credentials, there are a slew of other letter combinations you may find.
The DPT curriculum requires 10 semesters of full-time course work over the course of 3.5 calendar years. The DPT program is considered a âlock stepâ curriculum, meaning that the courses are taken in a specific sequence meant to build each students' knowledge and skill. A part-time option is available on a limited basis; however, there is not an evening option. Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy (tDPT) Curriculum.