American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), governed by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) · Current public ABPTS Orthopaedics examination outline aligned with the 2026 Description of Specialty Practice (DSP), as reviewed October 13, 2026. The workbook label “Orthopedic Specialist Certification (OCS)” maps to the official APTA/ABPTS Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification; it does not denote a separate exam. The outline page does not state a separate revision number.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• Specialist Certification Examination Outline: Orthopaedics
• Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Description of Specialty Practice
• Orthopaedics
• Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021
• Neck Pain: Revision 2017
• Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Diagnosis, Nonsurgical Medical Care, and Rehabilitation: A Clinical Practice Guideline
• Hip Pain and Mobility Deficits—Hip Osteoarthritis: Revision 2025
• Patellofemoral Pain
• Ankle Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprains Revision
• Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision—2024
• Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Revision 2026
• Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession
• Use the Teach-Back Method: Tool 5
• When to call 911
• Clinical Practice Guidelines Currently Under Development or Revision