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myofascial pain, which is a chronic condition that affects the tissues that cover the muscles. The current issue is whether the use of dry needling is within the professional and legal scope of physical therapy practice and how should the American Physical Therapy Association solve the problem of educating PT’s and patients on the practice of dry needling. Dry…

Physical Therapy/ Down Syndrome Physical Therapy has been playing a role in most people 's life for as long as they can remember. From teaching children how to walk, to teaching the elderly too. Physical therapy has helped people in many ways, from injured people who need to relearn everything to helping children who have Down Syndrome learn everything. Physical therapy is a major part of a lot of people’s life and you may not even know it. There are many types of therapy, Speech therapy,…

Physician Assistant: The requirements to become a physician’s assistant includes earning a master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program. After earning your bachelor’s degree and having healthcare-related work experience, you then need to apply to a physician assistant program, which usually is around 2 years. After earning your master’s degree, you need to become licensed to become a physician assistant. To become licensed, you must pass the Physician Assistant National…

It is with great pride that I accept the position as a physical therapist at the prestigious Harmony Nursing Home. I look forward to working with the elderly, as it has been a desire of mine long before I entered my studies within the discipline of Physical Therapy and movement sciences. The appreciation and respect I have for my elders goes far beyond the duties and guidelines that my profession demands. I value the personal life experiences that elderly people offer because it provides…

Debby Birbragher once voiced, “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” When making this statement, Birbragher is suggesting that physical movements can exceed a person’s physical and emotional state. As I began to understand the world around me, I developed a desire for helping people. Seeing close family around me with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities helped me realize that I can be one to make a difference. I started…

states while only two states offer document preparer certifications through their State Bar Associations. These states require a certification examination to educationally qualified paralegals or legal assistants prior to the Bar Associations authorizing the paralegal to use the title of “Certified Paralegal,” however, certification is not required in these states to work as a paralegal. The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as someone with the education and work experience required…

As a member of Hilltop Leaders, I recently took the Gallup Report Strength Finder to find out my signature themes which represent the five most dominant themes of talent I have. In ranking of order, first I am an achiever. An, “achiever describes a constant need for achievement.” My second is learner because, “The subject matter that interests you most will be determined by your other themes and experiences, but whatever the subject, you will always be drawn to the process of learning.” My third…

Since the polio epidemic and World War I in the early 1900’s, physical therapist have been an essential part of the health care system. As each decade progressed, physical therapy have morphed from its infancy stage into a significant part of rehabilitation. During these changes in health care to include the modernization and advancement of medicine, it has become apparent that physical therapy are needed in the various parts of patient care. With 50 states that currently authorize direct care,…

someones life at risk. Just think about this way, suffer for 6-8 more years then after that you 're pretty much set. Get your school out of the way and become successful. ( American Physical Therapy…

(2015). Rubinstein -Taybi syndrome: Clinical features, genetic basis, diagnosis, and management. Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 41 (4). doi: 10.1186/s13052-015-0110-1 Miller, R.W. & Rubinstein, J.H. (1995). Tumors in Rubinstein – Taybi syndrome. American Journal of Genetics, 56 (1), 112-115. doi: 10,1002/ajmg.130560125 Ozcelik, B. & Atila, B. (2011). Bilateral palatal talon cusps on permanent lateral maxillary lateral incisors: A case report. European Journal of Dentistry, 5 (1), 113-116.…