Physical
Therapy
| To become a Physical
Therapist, one much attend a graduates program to attain
their Doctorates of Physical Therapy. These programs can
be very competitive. A Physical Therapist must be willing to work hands on with patient day in and day out. It is a mentally draining position. An individual must pass got through the PTCAS in order to earn a license. |
| Top Ten Physical
Therapy schools in the US. |
| A major aspect of Physical Therapy is the
Home Exercise Program the PT gives their patients. A
typical patient that comes in for treatment three days a
week will only receive a total of three hours of hands
on care. It is essential that the PT stresses the
importance of abiding by the designated home exercise
program. |
| Some sample Home
Exercise Programs |
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What Physical Therapy is all about is
helping the patient. There are multiple associations
and programs that aim to help better connect the world
of physical therapy. A major one is the American
Physical Therapy Association, which has over
93,000 members.
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Daily Duties of a Physical Therapist Quality patient care Diagnose and manage patients injuries Prevent the onset or worsening of symptom Log detailed notes on each session Some more duties Common Confusions: Outpatient rehabilitation is used to refer to treatment that is not admitted at the hospital, including treatment at Physical therapy clinics. Inpatient rehabilitation is services, including physical therapy, that one receives while in a hospital. More info I can help explain on my Expert II page |
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