Physical Therapy Research Paper

“You can reach maximum performance by engaging in physical activities ("Quotes About Physical Therapy (29 quotes)).” This is the goal of a Physical Therapist, to help someone recover or better themselves so that they may reach their peak performance and physical health. Physical Therapy is a career where Physical Therapists, or commonly referred to as PT’s, help people to recover from injuries or other conditions they may have which compromise their physical integrity. A PT will assess and review a patient's physical state and figure out what course of treatment would be best to help them recover. Personally I have always been big on physical health and I believe it is what can make a difference in a person’s overall well being; to help someone …show more content…
A PT’s hours are that of any regular full time job, working a typical 40 hours per week. “Depending on the work setting, however, some may need to work evenings or weekends ("Physical Therapist").” The work area of a PT could be anywhere from rural to urban, there is no certain location, though, some areas such as hospitals or nursing homes may have a higher demand. Duties of a PT are to go over the patient's file and medical record to see what type of injury they are working with, then they will use specialized exercises tailored specifically to that person to help them recuperate. A PT does not only help a person physically, they also provide a great deal of mental support. A patient may be sullen about their condition and a PT who has a positive, motivational attitude can greatly help a patient mentally, which plays a significant role in …show more content…
OU’s PT program consists of 108 semester hours. Some of the courses a student will take include, Exercise Science, Fundamentals of PT, and Clinical Education (“Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT”). When a student graduates from the OU DPT program, they will receive a doctorate degree on top of the bachelor’s degree required to enter the program. Once graduated from OU, a student will have the 4 years for a bachelor’s degree with 3 years from the DPT program, totaling 7 years of college under their belt when finished. OU’s acceptance rate is 80%, for every 100 applicants, 80 of them are admitted. OU prioritizes an ACT score rather than SAT scores. “Admission data indicates that OU regularly accepts students with ACTs of 23 and above (CollegeSimply).” In order to be accepted into the PT program, a student must a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, 40 hours of PT observation, along with a minimum of a 2.75