Physical therapists are a group of highly trained specialists who work with a patient to restore their activity, strength, and motion following an injury or surgery. Physical therapists at Roberts & Associates strive to use the most effective treatment techniques while educating the patient on the cause, treatment, and future ideas for prevention of their current problem.It is in this philosophy of educating our patients on their current condition that sets physical therapists apart from other forms of rehabilitation or treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. At Roberts & Associates we firmly believe that an informed patient, who understands the how and why of their injury will have a faster and more permanent recovery time than a patient who is left in the dark.By the time a physical therapist is ready to begin practicing, they will have undergone 7 years of schooling beyond highschool, gained hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings, and must pass a rigorous national board exam to become eligible to be licensed in their particular state. Beyond these years of initial training, physical therapists must also pursue ongoing training for the duration of their careers to maintain their knowledge base of the most effective treatment techniques.