I am completely set on becoming a physical therapist, but if mistakes were made, or I stumble upon an obstacle that hinders my chance to become one, then I would need a fall back career that will be just as exciting and prospering as my first choice. Upon my graduation from Texas Tech University, I…
in question. If poor decisions are made, there will be severe, irreversible consequences. Feeling is also required because rather than having objective decisions all the time, the impact on the patient also has to be taken into account (Physical Therapists, 2014). Personal values must be put into the decisions because it is the lives of people…
Introduction Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (OMPQ) was developed to assist in the identification of clients that are experiencing musculoskeletal pain and are at risk of a delayed recovery leading to longer absence from work, restriction in function and pain. (Hocking, McAuley & Maher 2008; Sattelmayer, Lorenz, Roder & Hilfiger, 2011). OMPQ is used by occupational therapist’s with clients who are effected by pain problems that are resulting in decreased performance at work and/or…
occupational therapists. Body: The purpose of this article was to evaluate how practicing occupational therapists use MOHO. The article focused on two different assessments from MOHO, OCAIRS and MOHOST. Practicing occupational therapists were surveyed to…
occupational therapy allows a therapist client relationship that cannot be found in any other profession. In my clinical pediatric experience, I have found out how an occupational therapist has more than just one role in the child’s life. I have experienced appointments where the therapy is set-aside for a couple minutes or even the whole session because a child is in need of other support. I have seen children who deal with bullying at school completely open up to their therapist, because they…
decision when I decided to join the program. The experience that I had with my son was what drove me to discover what I really want to do, which is to help and give hope. I wish to give other parents the same experience that I had when my son came from therapist and I saw that for the first time ever he could write his name and last name on his own. I was so proud of him and I was extremely happy. I want to be the person who helps these children and parents experience their full potential and…
an occupational therapist, spoke about the career during an Introduction to Health Professions class on September 14, 2016. She describes occupational therapy as a way to “assist people of all ages to participate in desired “occupation.”’ Some different types of occupations include driving, cleaning, cooking, dressing, play, and many more activities. According to Bolton, occupational therapists can work with anyone across the lifespan and with any diagnosis. Occupational therapists can work…
I was fascinated by the performance and skills performed by the Physical therapist. Looking back at my experiences I realized that I miss the remark challenges and satisfaction that comes from observing the way Physical therapist pleasingly performs their job.The only way I can recapture the kind of desire I have within me is to study in an institute that allows me to pursue my goal which is to become…
impact the way you go about your day. Meeting a student from Hanze University expanded the way I thought about physical therapy, education, and life in another country. In my second interview with Alexandra, I got a taste of the life of a physical therapist in the Netherlands. She and I sent pictures to one another and set up a skype interview to discuss them. It is interesting to see what life was like for her and this was evident in the pictures she sent me. While we were describing our…
As a volunteer, I have helped multiple occupational therapists work with a diverse patient population. Helping patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living activities, brings enormous satisfaction. As a future occupational therapist, my immediate professional goal is to improve my professional skills to serve a community of people to the best of my ability. For example, I will…