Physical Therapy Research Paper

Physical Therapy Physical therapists, sometimes called PT’s, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. Physical therapists determine a patient’s diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care that describes evidence-based treatment strategies and some anticipated functional outcomes. The first professional physical therapy association was created in 1921. It was called “the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association.” With the advent of World War II and a nationwide polio epidemic during the 1940’s and 1950’s, physical therapists were in greater demand than ever. By the late 1940’s the association changed its name to the American Physical Therapy Association and opened its first public office in New York City. …show more content…
The length to finish a DPT is about 3 years. (Scott, Ronald. Physical Therapy Management) After earning a DPT you can apply to a clinical residency program. ("APTA History.") Some Physical Therapists receive extensive training in patient psychology to better understand clients. My interviewee, Leslie Collyer, told me that Physical Therapy schooling can be difficult at times but is worth it in the end. (Collyer) Usually the process of becoming a Physical Therapist takes 6 to 7 years of schooling. The cost of schooling really depends on the university you attend. ("ExploreHealthCareers.org.") The cost for public in-state Physical Therapy tuition is usually around $15,000. The cost for public out of state tuition is about $30,000. ("APTA History.") You can get Physical Therapy training at any kind of university that has a medical school. Some universities or colleges in Oklahoma would be the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Central Oklahoma. Physical therapy requires a lot of patience and hands on work. You need to be supportive, compassionate, confident, and very health conscious.("ExploreHealthCareers.org.") I believe …show more content…
Their day usually will start at 8 a.m. and end around 2. They will typically work six hour days. For the next six hours they will typically see six patients. That would put Physical Therapists spending about an hour with each patient. They might see patients ranging from the ages of 12 to 102. They have to examine every patient thoroughly to correctly determine the diagnosis. They must document every patient’s treatment and exercises they do.(Bureau of Labor Statistics,) Once an examination is completed and a diagnosis is determined, Physical Therapist make a plan of care. This can include short and long term functional goals and interventions. ("APTA History.") The best parts of the day are getting to interact with your patient’s and getting to help them in whatever way you possibly can. The most challenging part would be having to tell a patient bad