U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (USPH) Chief Executive Officer to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell


ADVISORY, March 31, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Chris Reading, CEO of U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (USPH),will visit NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square to preside over the NASDAQ Opening Bell. U.S. Physical Therapy is the only publicly traded pure-play operator of outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics in the U.S. The Company reported record results in 2009, with revenues up 7.3% and earnings per share up 21%. 

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET     

Contacts:

Larry McAfee
(713) 297-7021
lmcafee@usph.com

Jason Rando
The Ruth Group
(646) 536-7025
jrando@theruthgroup.com

NASDAQ:

Jolene Libretto
(646) 441-5220
Jolene.Libretto@NASDAQOMX.com

Feed Information:

The Opening Bell is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on Galaxy 19 C/15, downlink frequency 4000 vertical. The feed can also be found on Ascent fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220.

Radio Feed:

An audio transmission of the Opening Bell is also available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Ascent fiber 1623 as well.

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About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (USPH):

Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 372 clinics in 43 states. The Company's clinics provide preventative and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, non-surgical treatment of osteoarthritis, treatment for neurologically-related injuries and rehabilitation of injured workers. In addition to owning and operating clinics, the Company manages physical therapy facilities for third parties, including hospitals and physician groups. U.S. Physical Therapy was named to Forbes list of America's 200 Best Small Companies for 2009.

More information about U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. is available at www.usph.com.

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