Exhibit 99.1

U.S. Physical Therapy Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Results

Company Declares Quarterly Dividend and Raises 2012 Earnings Guidance

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 9, 2012--U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NasdaqGS: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics, today reported results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012.

U.S. Physical Therapy’s net income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased 7.9% to $9.3 million from $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Diluted earnings per share rose to $.79 for the 2012 period versus $.72 for the 2011 period.

U.S. Physical Therapy’s net income was approximately $4.9 million for the second quarters of 2012 and 2011. Diluted earnings per share were $.41 for both quarters.

Six Months 2012 compared to Six Months 2011

• Net revenues increased 8.5% from $116,653,000 in the first six months of 2011 to $126,541,000 in the first six months of 2012, primarily due to an increase in patient visits of 10.4% from 1,056,000 to 1,166,000. The average net patient revenue per visit for the 2012 period was $105.10 as compared to $104.67 in the comparable 2011 period. The increase in net revenues was offset by a decrease in other revenues of $2,100,000 due to a reduction in revenue from physician services.
• Total clinic operating costs were $93,414,000, or 73.8% of net revenues, in the 2012 period, as compared to $84,601,000, or 72.5% of net revenues, in the 2011 period. Clinic salaries and related costs were 51.7% of net revenues in the recent period versus 52.1% in the 2011 period. Rent, clinic supplies, contract labor and other costs as a percentage of net revenues were 20.1% in the recent period versus 19.4% in the 2011 period. The provision for doubtful accounts as a percentage of net revenues was 1.9% for the 2012 period versus 1.0% in the 2011 period. In the first six months of 2012, the gross margin from the Company’s core physical therapy business increased by $3,678,000 or 12.5% as compared to the first half of 2011 which was partially offset by a $2,603,000 decrease in margin from the physician services business.
• Corporate office costs increased slightly to $12,658,000 in the 2012 period from $12,488,000 in the 2011 period. However, corporate office costs were reduced as a percentage of net revenues to 10.0% in the 2012 period as compared to 10.7% in the 2011 period.
• Operating income for the first six months of 2012 rose to $20,469,000 compared to $19,564,000 in the 2011 six months.
• Interest expense increased to $307,000 in the 2012 period from $182,000 in the 2011 period due to higher average borrowings in the 2012 period.
• Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $4,799,000 in the 2012 period as compared to $5,142,000 in the year earlier period. The reduction is attributable to the Company’s increased ownership interest in certain of its physical therapy partnerships.
• Provision for income taxes as a percentage of income before taxes less net income attributable to non-controlling interests was 39.3% in both the 2012 and 2011 periods.
• Reported net income attributable to common shareholders in the 2012 period was $9,327,000 compared to $8,646,000 in the 2011 period. Diluted earnings per share were $0.79 versus $0.72.
• Same store revenues for de novo and acquired clinics open for one year or more increased 4.6%. Higher same store visits and slightly higher average net rate per visit accounted for the increase.

Second Quarter 2012 compared to Second Quarter 2011

• Net revenues increased 6.8% from $59,912,000 in the second quarter of 2011 to $63,959,000 in the second quarter of 2012, primarily due to an increase in patient visits of 8.6% from 541,000 to 587,000. The average net patient revenue per visit for the recent quarter was $105.65 as compared to $104.77 in the comparable 2011 period. The increase in net revenues from the Company’s core physical therapy operations was partially offset by a decrease in other revenues of $1,300,000 due to a reduction in revenue from physician services.
• Total clinic operating costs were $46,965,000, or 73.4% of net revenues, in the second quarter of 2012, as compared to $43,023,000, or 71.8% of net revenues, in the 2011 period. Clinic salaries and related costs were 51.1% of net revenues in the recent quarter versus 51.9% in the 2011 period. Rent, clinic supplies, contract labor and other costs as a percentage of net revenues were 20.3% for the recent quarter versus 19.0% in the 2011 period. The provision for doubtful accounts as a percentage of net revenues was 2.0% for the 2012 period versus 0.8% in the 2011 quarter. In the second quarter of 2012 the gross margin from the Company’s core physical therapy business increased by $1,631,000 or 10.5% as compared to the second quarter of 2011 which was offset by a $1,526,000 decrease in margin from the physician services business.
• Corporate office costs were $6,396,000 in the second quarter of 2012 as compared to $6,007,000 in the 2011 second quarter. Corporate office costs were 10.0% of net revenues in both periods.
• Operating income for the second quarter of 2012 was $10,598,000 compared to $10,882,000 in the 2011 second quarter.
• Interest expense increased to $145,000 in the second quarter of 2012 from $109,000 in the second quarter of 2011 due to higher average borrowings in the 2012 period.
• Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $2,465,000 in the recent quarter as compared to $2,703,000 in the year earlier period. The reduction is attributable to the Company’s increased ownership interest in certain of its physical therapy partnerships.
• Provision for income taxes as a percentage of income before taxes less net income attributable to non-controlling interests was 39.3% in both the 2012 and 2011 periods.
• Reported net income attributable to common shareholders in the second quarter of 2012 was $4,849,000 compared to $4,900,000 in the second quarter of 2011. Diluted earnings per share were $0.41 for both periods.
• Same store revenues for de novo and acquired clinics open for one year or more increased 2.8%. Higher same store visits and higher average net rate per visit accounted for the increase.

Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer, said, “So far this year the performance of our core physical therapy business has been strong with solid same store net rate, revenue and earnings growth. Patient visit growth followed a similar trajectory increasing an average of one patient per clinic per day. In the second quarter, the Company’s net rate per visit increased to $105.65. Management is making adjustments designed to improve our physician services performance which has seen a reduction in earnings thus far in 2012 as compared to 2011. While there is much opportunity to capture and work yet to be done, we remain confident in our ability to execute on our plan and accordingly we are increasing our earnings guidance.”

Larry McAfee, Chief Financial Officer, noted, “The Company’s receivables collections have continued to be good as we have reduced the average days outstanding from 48 days as of year end 2011 to 45 days at the end of the second quarter. Despite an acquisition during the second quarter, plus an increase earlier in the year in the Company’s quarterly dividend, the strong free cash flow from operations has enabled us to reduce our credit line borrowings year-to-date.”

Management Raises 2012 Earnings Guidance

Management raised its earnings guidance for the Company for 2012 to an expected range of $17.7 million to $18.4 million in net income and $1.49 to $1.55 in diluted earnings per share. This earnings guidance range represents projected net income from existing operations and excludes potential future acquisitions.

The Company does not provide quarterly earnings guidance. The guidance figures for the year 2012 may not be updated again unless there is a material development that causes management to believe that earnings will be significantly outside the given range.

U.S. Physical Therapy Declares Quarterly Dividend

The Company announced that a regular quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share will be paid on September 7, 2012 to shareholders of record as of August 20, 2012.

Second Quarter Conference Call

U.S. Physical Therapy's management will host a conference call at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time, 9:30 a.m. Central Time, on Thursday, August 9, 2012 to discuss the Company’s Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 results. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 1-888-335-5539 or 973-582-2857 and enter reservation number 10349774 approximately 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. To listen to the live call via web-cast, go to the Company's website at www.usph.com at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The conference call will be archived and can be accessed for approximately 90 days at this website.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are considered to be forward-looking within the meaning under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements contain forward-looking information relating to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of our Company. These statements (often using words such as “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “appear”, “should” and similar words) involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those we project. Included among such statements are those relating to new clinics, availability of personnel and the reimbursement environment. The forward-looking statements are based on our current views and assumptions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks, uncertainties, and factors, which include, but are not limited to:

• changes in Medicare guidelines and reimbursement or failure of our clinics to maintain their Medicare certification status;
• revenue and earnings expectations;
• general economic conditions;
• business and regulatory conditions including federal and state regulations;
• changes as the result of government enacted national healthcare reform;
• availability and cost of qualified physical and occupational therapists;
• personnel productivity;
• competitive, economic or reimbursement conditions in our markets which may require us to reorganize or close certain clinics and thereby incur losses and/or closure costs including the possible write-down or write-off of goodwill and other intangible assets;
• changes in reimbursement rates or payment methods from third party payors including government agencies and deductibles and co-pays owed by patients;
• maintaining adequate internal controls;
• availability, terms, and use of capital;
• acquisitions, purchase of non controlling interests (minority interests) and the successful integration of the operations of the acquired businesses; and
• weather and other seasonal factors.

Many factors are beyond our control. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Please see our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for more information on these factors. Our forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we are under no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, regardless of the reason the statement is no longer accurate.

About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 419 clinics in 42 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 15 physical therapy facilities for third parties, including hospitals and physician groups.

More information about U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. is available at www.usph.com. The information included on that website is not incorporated into this press release.

CONTACT:
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.
Larry McAfee, (713) 297-7000
Chief Financial Officer
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Chris Reading, (713) 297-7000
Chief Executive Officer
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The Ruth Group
Stephanie Carrington, (646) 536-7017
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Amy Glynn, (646) 536-7023